Idaho State University

921 S 7th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83209

Website: Idaho State University

Idaho State University School Description

Idaho State University is a broad-based regional public doctoral university, providing a broad range of educational services to a culturally diverse population of students and to the state. The university is Idaho's center for education in the health professions.

Idaho State University offers a wide array of academic programs: in the health professions and related biological and physical sciences and educator preparation (its areas of primary emphasis); in business and engineering education and technical training (its areas of continuing emphasis); and in the liberal arts. It is committed to maintaining a strong liberal arts and sciences program as the basis of other academic disciplines and as an independent, multifaceted field of inquiry.

The university offers graduate programs in a number of fields and is a national center for the Doctor of Arts degree. Its College of Technology provides high-quality education and training in response to the needs of students and private industry. Idaho State University is dedicated to excellence in teaching. The university engages in sustained and significant research as an essential component of its academic and public service programs. It views public service as an integral part of its mission. Idaho State University is committed to providing accessible, high quality education to the diverse citizenry of its region and state, and delivers comprehensive and creative outreach programs using the latest available technology. The university works in collaboration with other state and regional postsecondary institutions in serving its constituencies.
The university offers a range of academic and support services to help all students succeed. It encourages student and public participation in its cultural, recreational and athletic programs, and welcomes the continuing involvement of alumni and other friends in its endeavors.

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Idaho State University

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Idaho State University is a public university operated by Idaho. Its main campus is in Pocatello with outreach programs in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Falls, Boise, and Twin Falls.

ISU has more than 280 programs. Its seven colleges offer programs in the natural and physical sciences, humanities, performing and visual arts, education, engineering, business, pharmacy, and technology.

Enrollment for fall semester 2007 was 13,208 students. ISU previously enrolled a large number of older, non-traditional students who live and work off-campus; this demographic is making up less of ISU's population as it attempts a transition towards a more traditional undergraduate population. The student-teacher ratio at ISU is 17:1.

Notable programs at ISU include pharmacy, biology, liberal arts, business and health care.

History

On March 11, 1901, Governor Frank W. Hunt signed Senate Bill 53 establishing the Academy of Idaho contingent upon private land donations being made for its site. The Academy of Idaho was officially opened in Pocatello on May 1, 1901². By 1910 enrollment had reached nearly 300 students. The academy purchased four city blocks in Pocatello to help meet its needs.

In 1915, it became Idaho Technical Institute. The end of World War I brought an influx of students to the school, and the enrollment surged to over 1,000 students. The early 1920s saw the beginning of intercollegiate competition. At this time the institute adopted the Bengal as the school mascot, as one of its early coaches was from Princeton. Princeton's colors are also black & orange, and its mascot is the tiger.

In 1927 the school was renamed the University of Idaho - Southern Branch. In 1947 it was renamed Idaho State College and became a four-year school for the first time. The following year its enrollment reached 2,000.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Bengals
Nickname:
ISU

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
11,652
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
77%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 13,084
Students Receiving Aid:
88%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 40
Selectivity:
Open Admissions
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Idaho State University Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Idaho State University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 77%
Part-Time 23%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 85%
Other 10%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%
African-American 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 92%
Out-of-State 8%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Idaho 92%
Utah 1%
Oregon 0%
California 0%
Washington 0%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 10%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Big Sky Conference)
Basketball (Big Sky Conference)
Track (Big Sky Conference)

Idaho State University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 4,400 $ 13,084  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 2,882 $ 11,566  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,518 $ 1,518  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 1,762 43%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 265 51%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 879 55%  
Student Loans:
$ 1,884 46%  
Any Aid:
  88%  

Idaho State University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 100% (Open Admissions)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 40.00

College Advice on Idaho State University

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Question: question for Idaho Residents?

Hi, I am not a resident of Idaho. I am applying to Idaho state university. I don't know what city to choose (Pocatello or Meridian). can anyone tell me about these cities? i googled both of them, but i still can't decide. thanks
13 months ago

Best Answer

I'm not sure you really have a choice. The Meridian campus is just being developed, and I don't think they are offering any substantial courses there. Here's a link to the Wikipedia on Pocatello, it's accurate. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocatello,_Idaho

Question: university or college with dental hygiene program and good reputation?

I'm thinking about going into the dental hygiene fiel and i am going to a local college,but i would like to go to a university that has a fairly good reputation with their dental hygiene program.. can anyone tell me of any? i was thinking about oregon state university or idaho state university.. i dont know their reputatins, but i was just thinking about them. it is preferable that the schools are in the west or midwest thank you for any help..
25 months ago
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Best Answer

Idaho state is really good. In fact, it is very difficult to even get accepted, but good luck.

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