Overview

Idaho State University is a University institution located in Pocatello, ID, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 921 South 8th Avenue
Pocatello, ID  83209
United States

Contact Phone: 208-282-4470

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization
Regional Studies (us, Canadian, Foreign)
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Botany/plant Biology
Ecology
Microbiology, General
Zoology/animal Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Business/office Automation/technology/data Entry
Executive Assistant/executive Secretary
Finance, General
Human Resources Development
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Insurance
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Mass Communication/media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Prepress/desktop Publishing And Digital Imaging Design
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Informatics
Information Science/studies
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Building Construction Technology/technician
Carpentry/carpenter
Electrician
Lineworker
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Earth Science Teacher Education
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautical/aerospace Engineering Technology/technician
Cad/cadd Drafting And/or Design Technology/technician
Civil Engineering Technologies/technicians
Computer Software Technology/technician
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Electromechanical/electromechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Energy Management And Systems Technology
Energy Systems Technology/technician
Instrumentation Technology/technician
Laser And Optical Technology/technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Nuclear Engineering Technology/technician
Robotics Technology/technician
Surveying Technology/surveying
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care And Support Services Management
Child Care Provider/assistant
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
American Indian/native American Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
American Sign Language (asl)
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Russian Language And Literature
Sign Language Interpretation And Translation
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/technician
Dietetics/dietitian
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training
Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage
Medical Informatics
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/clinical Assistant
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Occupational Therapy/therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
Public Health Education And Promotion
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/technician
Airframe Mechanics And Aircraft Maintenance Technology/technician
Autobody/collision And Repair Technology/technician
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Business Machine Repair
Communications Systems Installation And Repair Technology/technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/technician
Mechanics And Repairers, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Culinary Arts/chef Training
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Numerically Controlled (cnc) Machinist Technology/cnc Machinist
Machine Tool Technology/machinist
Welding Technology/welder
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/police Science
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Critical Infrastructure Protection
Fire Science/fire-fighting
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services, Other
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Music Performance, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,059

Applied

5,029

Accepted

10,017

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,942

Females Applied

2,924

Females Accepted

99%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,117

Males Applied

2,104

Males Accepted

99%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.38

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

6,104

In-state

25,214

Out-of-state

6,104

In-district

Fees

2,506

Full-time student fees

7,200

Room & board

3,280

Room only

Financial Aid

12,031

Avg. Financial Aid Package

12,130

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

9,261

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,784

Avg. Loan Aid

3,292

Avg. Grant Aid

5,859

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

51%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

9%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

10,017

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

10%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	14.92%
Black or African American	1.52%
White or Caucasian	72.21%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.64%
Asian	1.22%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.47%
Two or more races	3.37%
Other	2.64%

Gender

Male (40.54%)

Female (59.46%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	12%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Football Games, CommUniversity Welcome Back Orange & Black and Choir, Music Performances

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football		Division 1
Golf	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

796

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 598

Part-time - 198

Male - 411

Female - 385