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Idaho State University is one of the leading colleges in Idaho with the acceptance rate of 99%. Deadlines for application are . For more information, call 208-282-4422 or send email at turnscot@isu.edu.

3054 Enrolled 99% Acceptance Rate 19 - 25 SAT Range
Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 3,054
    • Average HS GPA: 3.23
    • Acceptance Rate: 99%

  • GPA Breakdown

    • 23% — 3.75 - 3.99
    • 17% — 3.50 - 3.74
    • 14% — 3.25 - 3.49
    • 13% — 3.00 - 3.24
    • 19% — 2.50 - 2.99
    • 13% — 2.00 - 2.49
    • 2% — 1.00 - 1.99

  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    420 - 540
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    420 - 530
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    19 - 25

Academics

  • Majors

    ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
    Architecture.
    AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
    American/United States Studies/Civilization.
    Women's Studies.
    BASIC SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENTAL/REMEDIAL EDUCATION.
    Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education, General.
    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    Botany/Plant Biology.
    Ecology.
    Microbiology, General.
    Zoology/Animal Biology.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General.
    Business Administration and Management, General.
    Business/Commerce, General.
    Finance, General.
    Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
    Insurance.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Mass Communication/Media Studies.
    Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
    COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer and Information Sciences, General.
    Computer Graphics.
    Computer Programming, Specific Applications.
    Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
    Information Science/Studies.
    Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
    CONSTRUCTION TRADES.
    Carpentry/Carpenter.
    Electrician.
    EDUCATION.
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
    Education, General.
    Education, Other.
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness.
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
    Educational/Instructional Technology.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    Health Teacher Education.
    Music Teacher Education.
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
    Secondary Education and Teaching.
    Special Education and Teaching, General.
    ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
    CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician.
    Civil Engineering Technology/Technician.
    Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
    Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology.
    Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician.
    Instrumentation Technology/Technician.
    Laser and Optical Technology/Technician.
    Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
    Surveying Technology/Surveying.
    Telecommunications Technology/Technician.
    ENGINEERING.
    Civil Engineering, General.
    Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    Engineering Science.
    Engineering, General.
    Engineering, Other.
    Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
    Mechanical Engineering.
    Nuclear Engineering.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
    Child Care and Support Services Management.
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
    American Sign Language (ASL).
    Arabic Language and Literature.
    Chinese Language and Literature.
    Comparative Literature.
    Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
    French Language and Literature.
    German Language and Literature.
    Japanese Language and Literature.
    Latin Language and Literature.
    Russian Language and Literature.
    Sign Language Interpretation and Translation.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
    Audiology/Audiologist.
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
    Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
    Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician.
    Dentistry.
    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 (LPN, LVN, Cert., Dipl, AAS)
    Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
    Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage.
    Medical Informatics.
    Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
    Medical/Clinical Assistant.
    Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
    Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
    Nursing, Other.
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
    Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
    Pharmaceutics and Drug Design.
    Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs.
    Pharmacy.
    Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant.
    Physical Therapy/Therapist.
    Physician Assistant.
    Public Health, General.
    Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
    Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice/Police Science.
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
    Fire Science/Fire-fighting.
    Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other.
    LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
    Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
    Pre-Law Studies.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    General Studies.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    Statistics, General.
    MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
    Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician.
    Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician.
    Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.
    Business Machine Repair.
    Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology.
    Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician.
    Mechanics and Repairers, General.
    MILITARY SCIENCE, LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONAL ART.
    Army JROTC/ROTC.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
    Museology/Museum Studies.
    Systems Science and Theory.
    NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
    Environmental Science.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
    PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.
    Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General.
    Culinary Arts/Chef Training.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other.
    Geology/Earth Science, General.
    Geophysics and Seismology.
    Physics, General.
    PRECISION PRODUCTION.
    Machine Tool Technology/Machinist.
    Welding Technology/Welder.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Clinical Psychology.
    Educational Psychology.
    Psychology, General.
    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
    Public Administration.
    Social Work.
    RESIDENCY PROGRAMS.
    Dental Residency Program, Other.
    Family Medicine.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Anthropology.
    Archeology.
    Economics, General.
    International Relations and Affairs.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Sociology.
    TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION/INDUSTRIAL ARTS.
    Technology Education/Industrial Arts.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Art/Art Studies, General.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Music Performance, General.
    Music, General.

  • Degrees

    • Associate
    • Bachelor's
    • Certificate
    • Doctoral
    • Doctoral/Professional
    • Doctoral/Research
    • Master's
    • Post-Bachelor's certificate
    • Post-Master's certificate

  • Prominent Alumni

    Arne Glimcher
    curator, film producer
    Paul Goodnight
    painter
    William Wegman
    photographer
    Christian Marclay
    multimedia artist
    Ellen Rothenberg
    media and performance artist
    Beverly Hallam
    art educator

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Apr 1

  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA

  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $5106
    Required Fees
    $1678
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $1000
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    $2700
    Transportation for Commuters
    $1908
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $6338

  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • Federal Nursing Loans
    • Federal Perkins Loans
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes

  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 82/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    11243
    Foreign Countries Represented
    63

  • Demographics

    • Asian 1.09%
    • African-American 1.2%
    • Hispanic 1.33%
    • Caucasian 10.43%
    • Male 47%
    • Female 53%
    • Аre out of state 8

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    11%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    No
    Quality of life rating 30/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Suburban
    Fire safety rating
    N/A

  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    No
    Interview Required
    No

  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    142
    Number of Honor Societies
    8
    Number of Social Sororities
    3

  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division I
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (6)
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Outdoor
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (9)
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball

  • Student Services

    Day Care
    Health
    Womens Center
    LGBT Support Groups: www2d.isu.edu/departments/stdorg/
    Minority Support Groups: www.isu.edu/stdorg/index.shtml
    Army ROTC Offered on-campus

  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    60

  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    N/A

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 5 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 6 years
    N/A

  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    Opportunities at School
    • Internship

  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
    • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Monday-Friday
      • 8am-5pm
      • 208-282-4422
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Varies
      • Times: Mon-Fri by appointment
      • Average Length: 2 hours

    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      Mon-Fri by Appointment
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