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Idaho State University
Idaho State University
POCATELLO, ID . 4 Year 3.6
#1364 in Best Colleges in America
921 S 8TH AVE POCATELLO, ID 83209

Overview

Idaho State University is located in Pocatello, Idaho, and was founded in 1901. As a public research university classified as R2, its main campus and branch campuses are spread across Pocatello, Meridian, Idaho Falls, and Twin Falls, with over 12,000 students. The university comprises seven colleges, offering over 250 undergraduate and graduate programs. It excels particularly in fields such as health sciences, pharmacy, engineering, education, and the humanities, and plays a leading role in healthcare education within the state. The campus spans approximately 1,000 acres, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. It features iconic facilities such as the nation's oldest indoor sports arena (ICCU Dome) and a natural history museum. The university balances academic and athletic development, offering abundant internship and research opportunities, making it a comprehensive institution that integrates academic, community, and outdoor living experiences.

Rankings

  • 44

    #44 in Most Conservative Colleges in America

  • 3

    #3 23 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America

  • 323

    #323 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America

  • Most Conservative Colleges in America 44 of 100
  • Colleges with the Best Professors in America 323 of 1,527
  • Best College Food in America 325 of 1,361

Academics

  • B Academics
  • B Value
  • B+Diversity
  • B Campus
  • B+Athletics
  • B Party Scene
  • B+Professors
  • B Location
  • B Dorms
  • B+Campus Food
  • B Student Life
  • BSafety

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    219 Graduates
  • Nursing
    174 Graduates
  • Business
    88 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    74 Graduates
  • Biology
    69 Graduates
  • Dental Hygiene
    62 Graduates
  • Psychology
    59 Graduates
  • Accounting
    45 Graduates
  • Diesel Mechanics
    41 Graduates
  • Human Resources
    41 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • No
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    $50
  • ACT Range
    Considered but not required
  • SAT/ACT
  • High School GPA
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,089
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    39%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    87%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    5,505 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    4,313
  • Undergrads Over 25
    21%
  • Pell Grant
    39%
  • Varsity Athletes
    6%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Big Sky Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS

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