Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID

publicDoctoral Universities: High Research Activity (R2)

Safety

B

ROI

A

Idaho State University is a large public R2 doctoral research university located in Pocatello, Idaho, with an undergraduate enrollment of 7,583. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Idaho postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. The institution maintains an open-admissions policy for most of its programs, making it accessible to a broad range of prospective students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $11,538 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $143,153. The 4-year graduation rate is 39%, 6 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $45,608.

Acceptance Rate

Avg Net Price

$12,193

6-yr Grad Rate

56.4%

Earnings 10yr

$45,608

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
SAT Range
ACT Range
Enrollment
7,583
Student:Faculty
14:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$8,610
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,720
Room & Board
$7,882
Students Receiving Aid
27.9%
Median Debt at Grad

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