Pocatello, Idaho · Public ·City

Idaho State University

Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 33% value

Not reported Acceptance $12,193 Avg net price 39.4% Graduate $45,608 Median earnings 7,583 Students

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At a glance

Basics

Type: Public
Setting: City
Enrollment: 7,583 students
Women / Men: 59% / 41%

Admissions

Acceptance rate: Open / not reported

Cost

Avg net price: $12,193
Sticker price: $21,527
Tuition (in-state): $8,610
Tuition (out-of-state): $27,720

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 39.4%
Retention rate: 72%
Median earnings (10y): $45,608
Median debt: $20,039 (~$217/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants: 27.9%
Take federal loans: 23%

All majors at Idaho State University

129 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major	Program signal
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	8.8%
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	6.3%
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	5.1%
Business Administration, Management and Operations	4.0%
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	3.1%
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	2.9%
Psychology, General	2.8%
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services	2.8%
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	2.7%
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	2.7%
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration	2.6%
Accounting and Related Services	2.4%
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	2.3%
Biology, General	2.1%
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	2.1%
Health and Medical Administrative Services	2.0%
Social Work	1.9%
Human Resources Management and Services	1.8%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	1.7%
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	1.7%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	1.6%
Communication and Media Studies	1.6%
Homeland Security	1.5%
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	1.4%
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians	1.4%
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	1.3%
Anthropology	1.2%
Finance and Financial Management Services	1.2%
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services	1.2%
Marketing	1.2%
Sociology	1.1%
Precision Metal Working	1.1%
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	1.1%
Education, General	1.0%
Educational Administration and Supervision	1.0%
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	1.0%
English Language and Literature, General	1.0%
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	1.0%
Political Science and Government	0.9%
Public Health	0.8%
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	0.8%
Computer Science	0.8%
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	0.6%
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians	0.6%
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences	0.6%
Business/Commerce, General	0.6%
Mechanical Engineering	0.5%
Nuclear Engineering	0.5%
American Sign Language	0.5%
History	0.5%
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	0.5%
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	0.4%
Music	0.4%
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	0.4%
Criminal Justice and Corrections	0.4%
Civil Engineering	0.4%
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology	0.3%
Chemistry	0.3%
Physics	0.3%
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	0.3%
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering	0.3%
Mathematics	0.3%
Fine and Studio Arts	0.3%
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians	0.3%
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician	0.3%
Economics	0.3%
Educational/Instructional Media Design	0.2%
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	0.2%
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology	0.2%
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	0.2%
Gerontology	0.2%
International/Globalization Studies	0.2%
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	0.1%
Computer and Information Sciences, General	0.1%
Special Education and Teaching	0.1%
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	0.1%
Legal Support Services	0.1%
Fire Protection	0.1%
Medical Illustration and Informatics	0.1%
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities	0.1%
Engineering Science	0.1%
Geography and Cartography	0.1%
Hospitality Administration/Management	0.1%
Systems Engineering	0.1%
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	0.1%
Philosophy	0.1%
Architectural Sciences and Technology	0.0%
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	0.0%
Computer Engineering	0.0%
Statistics	0.0%
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	0.0%
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	0.0%
Area Studies	Listed
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication	Listed
Graphic Communications	Listed
Computer Programming	Listed
Information Science/Studies	Listed
Computer Software and Media Applications	Listed
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	Listed
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Listed
Teaching Assistants/Aides	Listed
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering	Listed
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	Listed
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Listed
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	Listed
American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	Listed
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General	Listed
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies	Listed
Botany/Plant Biology	Listed
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology	Listed
Applied Mathematics	Listed
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General	Listed
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	Listed
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	Listed
Research and Experimental Psychology	Listed
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other	Listed
Public Administration	Listed
International Relations and National Security Studies	Listed
Carpenters	Listed
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	Listed
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	Listed
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services	Listed
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	Listed
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians	Listed
Visual and Performing Arts, General	Listed
Dance	Listed
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems	Listed
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	Listed
Taxation	Listed

Cost & ROI

Is Idaho State University worth it?

Pay $12,193/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $45,608 ten years out — about 3.7× the annual cost. Value grade: B.

Avg net price: $12,193/yr
Median earnings: $45,608/yr (10y out)
Median debt: $20,039~$217/mo
4-year est. cost: $48,772net of aid

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Frequently asked questions

Does Idaho State University report an acceptance rate?

Idaho State University does not report a standard undergraduate acceptance rate in the current federal dataset. EduGradify shows this as open or not reported instead of treating missing data as a precise 100% admit rate.

How much does Idaho State University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $12,193. The sticker price before any aid is $21,527, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $48,772.

How much debt do Idaho State University graduates have?

Graduates leave Idaho State University with a median federal student loan balance of $20,039, which works out to about $217 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 23% of students take federal loans.

Is Idaho State University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Idaho State University graduates earn a median of $45,608 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 3.7× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Idaho State University a value grade of B.

What is the graduation rate at Idaho State University?

39.4% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Idaho State University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 72%.

What are the most popular majors at Idaho State University?

129 programs are listed in federal data; 92 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Idaho State University is Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (8.8%), followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (6.3%).

What percent of Idaho State University students receive financial aid?

27.9% of Idaho State University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 23% take federal student loans.

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