Idaho State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1171 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #336 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #304 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 10 | In Idaho |
| #422 of 1,031 | For Sexology |
| Top50% | For 99 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 9,818
- Graduates
- 2,317
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- isu.edu
Idaho State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Idaho State University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
4,680 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,430 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Idaho State University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 8815 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1527 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 637 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 376 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 223 (2%) |
| Asian | 199 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 146 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 66 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 31 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,089
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,928 | $8,380 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,928 | $8,380 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,382 | $25,834 |
| Fee in-district | $1,944 | $1,944 |
| Fee in-state | $1,944 | $1,944 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,944 | $1,944 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,213 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,340 |
| Room charge | $2,950 |
| Meal charge | $4,390 |
Idaho State University majors
Idaho State University has granted 1,284 bachelor's degrees across 68 programs, 452 master's across 44 programs, and 193 doctorate degrees across 15 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Idaho State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 152 | 53 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 31 | 143 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 38 | 63 | ||
| Pharmacy | 83 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 69 | 5 | 2 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 74 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 68 | |||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 62 | 5 | ||
| Psychology, General | 58 | 8 | ||
| Accounting | 43 | 14 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 56 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 30 | 16 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 39 | 6 | ||
| Communication, General | 40 | 5 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 45 | |||
| Human Resources Development | 26 | 18 | ||
| Social Work | 22 | 21 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 24 | 14 | 2 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 36 | 1 | ||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 37 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 21 | 10 | ||
| Sociology, General | 30 | 1 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 25 | 4 | ||
| Education, General | 27 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 27 | |||
| Computer Science | 26 | |||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 25 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 20 | 5 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 9 | 15 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 | 3 | 4 | |
| Nursing Practice | 23 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 22 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 20 | 2 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 21 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 21 | |||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 3 | 17 | ||
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 20 | |||
| History, General | 17 | 3 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 14 | 4 | ||
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 17 | 1 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 11 | 6 | ||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 7 | 10 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 16 | |||
| Finance, General | 16 | |||
| Instrumentation Technology & Technician | 15 | |||
| Nuclear Engineering | 10 | 1 | 4 | |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 13 | 1 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 14 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 14 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 14 | |||
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology & Technician | 13 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 11 | 2 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 9 | 4 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 8 | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | 3 | ||
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 11 | |||
| Economics, General | 11 | |||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 11 | |||
| Nuclear Engineering Technology & Technician | 10 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 10 | |||
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 9 | |||
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology & CNC Machinist | 9 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 9 | |||
| Microbiology, General | 8 | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 9 | |||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 8 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 8 | |||
| Public Health, General | 8 | |||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 7 | |||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 7 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | 5 | ||
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 4 | 3 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | 2 | ||
| Informatics | 7 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 5 | 2 | ||
| Massage Therapy & Therapeutic Massage | 7 | |||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 7 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 7 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | 5 | ||
| School Psychology | 7 | |||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 6 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 5 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 5 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 5 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | 4 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| Philosophy | 5 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | |||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 4 | |||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 4 | |||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 3 | |||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| Experimental Psychology | 3 | |||
| Public & Applied History | 3 | |||
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Environmental Science | 2 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 2 | |||
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 2 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 2 | |||
| Statistics, General | 2 | |||
| Systems Engineering | 2 | |||
| Welding Technology & Welder | 2 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | |||
| Dance, General | 1 | |||
| Engineering Science | 1 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Medical Informatics | 1 | |||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1 | |||
| Physics, Other | 1 | |||
| Taxation | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 494 | 1,284 | 452 | 193 |
Idaho State University has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 24% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 36% | 42% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Idaho State University has published 8,144 scientific papers with 136,518 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 63 | 251 |
| 1991 | 62 | 248 |
| 1992 | 83 | 344 |
| 1993 | 89 | 345 |
| 1994 | 74 | 363 |
| 1995 | 96 | 436 |
| 1996 | 96 | 569 |
| 1997 | 149 | 613 |
| 1998 | 114 | 683 |
| 1999 | 136 | 725 |
| 2000 | 135 | 926 |
| 2001 | 136 | 1025 |
| 2002 | 148 | 1097 |
| 2003 | 160 | 1351 |
| 2004 | 172 | 1685 |
| 2005 | 203 | 1956 |
| 2006 | 227 | 2384 |
| 2007 | 230 | 2657 |
| 2008 | 220 | 2929 |
| 2009 | 275 | 3484 |
| 2010 | 270 | 3864 |
| 2011 | 276 | 4612 |
| 2012 | 315 | 5292 |
| 2013 | 329 | 5981 |
| 2014 | 357 | 6776 |
| 2015 | 341 | 7261 |
| 2016 | 327 | 7708 |
| 2017 | 347 | 7950 |
| 2018 | 312 | 8136 |
| 2019 | 353 | 9618 |
| 2020 | 379 | 11183 |
| 2021 | 473 | 13261 |
| 2022 | 441 | 12047 |
Idaho State University alumni
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William Petersen
- Enrolled in Idaho State University
- Studied in 1974
- Occupations
- film actortelevision producerstage actorfilm produceractor
- Biography
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William Louis Petersen is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Gil Grissom in the CBS drama series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015), for which he won a Screen Actors Guild Award and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award; he was further nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards as a producer of the show. He reprised his role as Gil Grissom in the sequel CSI: Vegas, which premiered on October 6, 2021.
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Jared Allen
- Occupations
- American football playercurler
- Biography
-
Jared Scot Allen is a former American football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. He played college football at Idaho State and was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. After four years with the Chiefs, Allen was traded to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for three draft picks, including a first-rounder. He spent six years with the Vikings before joining the Chicago Bears as a free agent in 2014.
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Marvin Lewis
- Occupations
- head coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Marvin Ronald Lewis is an American football coach who is special advisor to the head coach at Arizona State. Previously, Lewis was the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. He came to prominence as the defensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens from 1996 to 2001, whose defense in 2000 set the record for the fewest points allowed in a 16-game season and led the franchise to their first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XXXV. This success resulted in Lewis being named the Bengals' head coach, where he served from 2003 to 2018. He was also a commentator for the Alliance of American Football (AAF).
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Shay Carl
- Occupations
- actortelevision producer
- Biography
-
Shay Carl Butler, known professionally as Shay Carl, is an American YouTube personality. He has three YouTube channels, two of which ("shaycarl" and "SHAYTARDS") have over three million subscribers. Butler and Corey Vidal developed a documentary called Vlogumentary on a $200,000+ budget that was funded with an Indiegogo campaign and raised by mostly from his viewers. Vlogumentary was released on April 20, 2016. Forbes called Butler one of the "most successful video entrepreneurs on YouTube" and in 2011 The New York Times featured Butler's production company Maker Studios.
General info
| Alternative names | ISU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1901 |
| Motto | Veritas Vos Liberabit The Truth Shall Set You Free |
| Colors | black, orange |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,748 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 921 S 8th Ave Pocatello, Idaho, 83209 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 56,000 |
| Phone | 2082822700 |