PublicUrbanIdaho State University
ISU
Pocatello, Idaho 83209
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Holt Arena
History & Fun Facts
- •History Swanson Hall was the first permanent building on campus On March 11, 1901, Governor Frank W.
- •The Academy of Idaho officially opened its doors on September 22, 1902.
- •Faris as the first administrator, with the title of principal.
- •By 1910, enrollment had reached nearly 300 students, and the academy had purchased four additional city blocks in Pocatello to meet its growing needs.
- •The Academy of Idaho was renamed Idaho Technical Institute in 1915.
Source: Wikipedia
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
75.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,500
Programs (290)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
74%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
56
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from ID state average + city premium