Idaho State University (ISU)
Public four-year university in Pocatello, ID that costs an average of $8,910 a year after financial aid and graduates 41% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$8,910
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
41%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$50,919
PublicSmall city7,583 undergraduates
Cost of ISU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $21,499 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $8,914 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $28,240 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $7,336 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Average net price after aid | $8,910 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $7,217 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,068 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $6,116 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $10,440 |
| $110,001+ | $15,264 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with ISU's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 41% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 72% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $45,369 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $50,919 |
| Rank in Idaho (earnings) | 6th of 9 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $18,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $210 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 31% |
| Students with federal loans | 21% |
Majors and programs at ISU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (62)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 307 | $74,487 | $21,268 |
| Homeland Security | 41 | $74,443 | $24,386 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 30 | $69,430 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 80 | $62,698 | $12,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 43 | $62,608 | $19,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 54 | $58,200 | $20,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 40 | $58,082 | $18,198 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 126 | $49,198 | $19,608 |
| Marketing | 66 | $47,622 | $20,000 |
| History | 49 | $45,080 | $23,056 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 81 | $44,643 | $19,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 59 | $44,436 | $13,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 105 | $43,038 | $26,875 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 72 | $41,562 | $19,787 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 10 | $40,557 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 52 | $40,467 | $21,250 |
| Political Science and Government | 26 | $40,215 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 140 | $39,782 | $18,580 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 127 | $39,306 | $20,825 |
| Social Work | 56 | $38,954 | $24,562 |
| English Language and Literature | 72 | $38,139 | $22,432 |
| Sociology | 77 | $36,728 | $21,000 |
| American Sign Language | 19 | $33,987 | — |
| Biology | 101 | $33,959 | $18,500 |
| Psychology | 180 | $31,074 | $16,953 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 59 | $28,024 | $19,250 |
| Anthropology | 18 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 2 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 18 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 15 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 18 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 13 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 47 | — | $24,453 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 26 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 20 | — | — |
| Economics | 24 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 8 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 20 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 14 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 12 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 18 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 8 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 9 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 13 | — | — |
| Music | 16 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 5 | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering | 14 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 6 | — | — |
| Physics | 22 | — | — |
| Public Health | 5 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 5 | — | — |
| Statistics | 6 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
Certificate programs (53)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 34 | $72,561 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 78 | $59,367 | $6,500 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 29 | $58,912 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 88 | $49,820 | $11,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 47 | $44,789 | $12,850 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 79 | $20,211 | $9,133 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 4 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 13 | — | — |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | 1 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 30 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 9 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 12 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | — | — |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 12 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 34 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | — | — |
| Dispute Resolution | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Economics | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 16 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 21 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 5 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 7 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Gerontology | 7 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 19 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 16 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 1 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 19 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 3 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 21 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 30 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Marketing | 18 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering | 10 | — | — |
| Public Health | 6 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 78 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 3 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (32)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 29 | $72,956 | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 11 | $70,722 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 53 | $69,664 | $26,012 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 29 | $66,191 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 40 | $62,182 | $16,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 96 | $60,852 | $11,507 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 86 | $43,214 | $19,790 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 431 | $34,703 | $14,336 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 23 | $34,280 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 7 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 14 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 31 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 22 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 16 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 24 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 1 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 4 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 37 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 20 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 2 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 12 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 14 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 1 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician | 12 | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 18 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | — | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (9)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Anthropology | — | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | $12,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (53)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 164 | $120,454 | $116,347 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 104 | $80,553 | $34,824 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 45 | $67,915 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 91 | $62,817 | $54,558 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 38 | $59,622 | $67,764 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 38 | $57,285 | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 29 | $55,108 | $30,750 |
| Social Work | 77 | $50,063 | $25,500 |
| Education | 39 | $49,715 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 67 | $39,411 | $39,500 |
| Anthropology | 10 | — | — |
| Biology | 15 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 5 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 8 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 17 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 16 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 17 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 8 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 7 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 1 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 19 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 9 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 14 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 10 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 11 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 29 | — | — |
| History | 10 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 6 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 3 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 3 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 1 | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering | 7 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Physics | 7 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 25 | — | — |
| Psychology | 14 | — | — |
| Public Health | 18 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 2 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 72 | — | — |
| Sociology | 8 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 16 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 5 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Taxation | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 11 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 33 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | — | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (18)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 4 | $107,796 | $61,200 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $75,285 | $82,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 12 | $63,338 | — |
| Biology | 4 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 11 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Engineering Science | 7 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 4 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 1 | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 10 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering | 5 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 6 | — | — |
| Physics | 1 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 5 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 6 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 157 | $125,467 | $112,470 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 14 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 49 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 92 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (24)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 37 | $123,712 | — |
| Anthropology | 5 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 16 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 11 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 3 | — | — |
| Gerontology | 3 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 40 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 3 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering | — | — | — |
| Public Health | 1 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 2 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 2 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 1 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Idaho
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho | Moscow | $15,321 | 76% | $58,095 |
| Boise State University | Boise | $16,035 | 87% | $60,091 |
| Lewis-Clark State College | Lewiston | $13,632 | 88% | $52,487 |
| The College of Idaho | Caldwell | $19,602 | 49% | $57,623 |
| Northwest Nazarene University | Nampa | $25,262 | 65% | $60,370 |
| Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus | Boise | $32,637 | — | $41,796 |
| New Saint Andrews College | Moscow | — | 84% | — |
| Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus | Idaho Falls | $32,478 | — | $42,739 |
About ISU
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Pocatello, ID |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 7,583 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | isu.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does ISU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $21,499 a year (tuition and fees: $8,914 in-state, $28,240 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $8,910 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,217.
How much do ISU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $50,919 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 6th of 9 similar colleges in Idaho. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($74,487 a year after graduation).
What is ISU's graduation rate?
41% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 72% of first-year students return for a second year.