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Idaho State University

Idaho State University is a public university in a small city in the Pocatello, ID metro with 10,406 students.

Pocatello, Idaho · Public · City, small · 10,406 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division I · Big Sky Conference

Average net price

$12,193

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

39%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

74%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$45,608

10 years after entry

Students

10,406

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanEntry termDeadline
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		FallAugust 1, 2026
Regular decisionSpringDecember 1, 2026

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: isu.edu · checked October 1, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$10,593
$30,001–48,000$10,011
$48,001–75,000$11,538
$75,001–110,000$14,483
Over $110,000$16,288

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreIdaho State University courseCredits
Biology3BIOL 1100 Partially meets Objective 53 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 1111 w/ lab Partially meets Objective 55 credits
United States History3HIST 1111 & 1112 Partially meets Objective 66 credits
Psychology3
Computer Science A3CS 1XXX (Critical Thinking Objective) Meets Objective 73 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 1101 & 1102 Partially meets Objective 66 credits
Environmental Science3
European History3HIST 1105 Partially meets Objective 63 credits
Show all 13 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Biology3BIOL 1100 Partially meets Objective 53 credits
Biology5BIOL 1101 & 1102 w/ labs Partially meets Objective 58 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 1111 w/ lab Partially meets Objective 55 credits
Chemistry5CHEM 1111 & 1112 w/ labs Partially meets Objective 59 credits
United States History3HIST 1111 & 1112 Partially meets Objective 66 credits
Psychology3
Psychology4PSYC 1101 Partially meets Objective 63 credits
Computer Science A3CS 1XXX (Critical Thinking Objective) Meets Objective 73 credits
Computer Science A4CS 1181 Meets Objective 73 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 1101 & 1102 Partially meets Objective 66 credits
Environmental Science3
European History3HIST 1105 Partially meets Objective 63 credits
Human Geography3
Art History3
Music Theory3MUSC 1102 & 11035 credits
Music Theory4MUSC 1102 & 1103 & 11048 credits
African American Studies3
Research3

Source: isu.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse144
Psychology96
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences67
General Studies66
Sociology45
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist43
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist40
Biology/Biological Sciences40
Show the other 55 majors
Secondary Education and Teaching39
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching37
Business Administration and Management35
Accounting28
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist28
Elementary Education and Teaching27
Computer Science25
Communication22
Social Work22
History22
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist21
Finance20
Marketing/Marketing Management20
Human Resources Development19
English Language and Literature16
Mechanical Engineering15
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management15
Art/Art Studies15
Political Science and Government13
Dietetics/Dietitian13
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies12
Anthropology11
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts11
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation9
Music Performance9
Business/Commerce9
Civil Engineering8
Critical Infrastructure Protection8
Health/Health Care Administration/Management8
Economics7
Fire Science/Fire-fighting7
Geology/Earth Science7
Microbiology7
Informatics7
Nuclear Engineering6
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology5
Legal Assistant/Paralegal5
Spanish Language and Literature5
Surveying Technology/Surveying5
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician5
Philosophy4
International/Globalization Studies4
Mathematics4
Electrical and Electronics Engineering4
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist3
Music3
Chemistry3
Statistics3
Music Teacher Education3
Environmental Science3
Physics2
Special Education and Teaching2
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education1
Applied Mathematics1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big Sky Conference

Basketball, Football, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big Sky Conference

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Esports, Study abroad

Greek life

10% of men in fraternities · 1% of women in sororities · 5% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2021–22)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), cruslc.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Pocatello, ID

91,010 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Pocatello Regional (PIH)

Nearest hub airport

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 12.0 of 20

Elevation

4,520 ft

Time zone

Mountain

January low

21°F

July high

91°F

Annual snowfall

29.7 in

Days at 90°F or higher

46 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$810 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size