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Health sciencesUrbanGreek life
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Idaho State University is a public institution in Pocatello with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A mid-sized campus of 7.3K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,608 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,324.
Established
1901
Motto
Latin: Veritas Vos Liberabit
Mascot
Benny the Bengal
Type
Public research university
Division
Division I
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—SAT Avg
7,260Students
13:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$45,608Earnings 10yr
$17,324Net Price
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$8,356
Tuition (out-of-state)$27,466
Room & Board$7,924
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$21,084
Average Net Price$17,324
Median Debt at Graduation$20,039
Monthly Payment (10yr)$212
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$14,678
$30–48K$15,971
$48–75K$17,797
$75–110K$20,328
$110K+$21,084
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$17,324
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
7500.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
56
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (290)
Student Body
Undergrads
7,260
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%
Race & Ethnicity
White 71%
Black 1%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate38.3%
Freshman Retention73.6%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$41,377
8 Years$43,759
10 Years$45,608
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$32,700
Men
$54,700
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Holt Arena
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
102Above Average
Estimated from ID state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
148 mi(257 min)
Denverpop. 710K
442 mi(766 min)
Portlandpop. 650K
539 mi(934 min)