Classified as R2 for high research activities by Carnegie, Idaho state university enrols around 13,000 students with majority of undergraduates. The university is a prestigious institution in health care professions and also offers Carnegie classified courses for doctoral research and certifications. It is one of the top universities in the US which is designated for nuclear training.

Bachelors at Idaho State University requires 50 USD as the application fee whereas for graduate application 65 USD nonrefundable is the fee. Nursing, Health professions, Nuclear training are some of the areas with outstanding curriculums and education at the university. Research and evidence oriented education is always in consideration for innovation programs.

Admission at Idaho State University is offered on a rolling basis and open admission policy. Intakes are taken in fall And spring semesters. Some graduate courses are available in the summer semester also. Applicants require official transcripts, standardized test scores to study in the US including ELP scores along with supporting documents for admission.

Idaho State University Rankings 

  • Forbes ranked one of America's Best Midsize Employers in the list of top US employers ranks.
  • Ranked #298-#389 best college in national universities
  • Top 50 Clinical Psychology Doctoral programs entitled 4th best in USA by best counselling degrees
  • Recognized by 3 national organizations for great help of veteran and military bound students
  • Ranked 4th in top 10 on tripping.com list entitled as “The Best College Performing Arts Centers”
  • Ranked one of the safest universities in the nation, according to college safe website it ranks 5th safest university across the nation

Highlights

Type of University Public
Faculty Members 593 Full – time, 189 Part - time
Number of Undergraduate Seats 10,365
Number of Postgraduate Seats 2,060
Percentage of International Students 12%
Annual Acceptance Rate 99%
Basic Tuition Fee for International Undergraduate Students 24,168 USD
Basic Tuition Fee for International Postgraduate Students 2,060
Test Scores Accepted GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL, SAT/ACT
Official Website https://www.isu.edu/
Graduation Rate 56.5%
Employment Rate 33%
Application Fees 50 USD for undergraduates and 65 USD for graduates

Idaho State University Campus 

Located in the Rocky Mountains the campus of Idaho State University provides a free shuttle bus transportation service for students. NCAA Women’s locker room amenities are accessible in the ISU women’s softball team. The campus has an Olympic-size swimming pool, golf, archery, softball & many more sports facilities.

There are 2 ISU libraries, the main one is at campus that comprises (IHSL) Idaho Health Sciences Library. It has a collection of journals, books, databases, publications, newspapers, maps, university archives, & special collections. The campus provides parking facilities on payment basis.

The campus also provides student services and great facilities for the students. Disability services, Student opportunity development, Entertainment, Craft shop, Early Learning Center and outdoor adventure center are some of the facilities available on campus.

Idaho State University Residence 

The campus has student housing in the USA for international and other states’ students. To apply, students must be of 19 years of age.They can get 24-hour Wi-Fi and are offered computer labs too. The 4 residence halls at the campus are Rendezvous hall, Turner hall, South complex (includes oven, dyer, Nichols & red-field halls) and Schubert heights.

Other than the residence halls, apartments are also available. These apartments have one or two bedroom accommodations with independent or shared bathrooms.

Residential facility Cost per semester in USD
Rendezvous 2046
Turner hall & South Complex 1475-1970
Schubert House 1655-2345
Ridge Crest 3375
McIntosh Manor 2700- 3150
University Courts 2700
West Campus 2850-3275

The university also helps in finding off-campus accommodation that costs 350-1800 USD per month depending upon the amenities and utilities included in the rent.

Idaho State University Programs 

Programs at Idaho State University have over 280 options to choose from. ISU provides excellent education both online as well as offline. These programs are offered through 11 academic schools and colleges namely College of Arts and Letters, College of Business, College of Education, College of Health Professions, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, College of Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences, College of Science and Engineering, College of Technology, School of Performing Arts, Kasiska Division of Health Sciences and Graduate School.

The university has a Career Path Internship program that is designed to give professional experience to the students. These internships create earning opportunities for the students aligned with their subject areas. The university also provides training in Nuclear Education and offers a doctoral level program in experimental psychology. The department of Sports sciences and physical education provides programs for sports administrators and coaches. The university is constantly working to incorporate research and evidence based practices in its education.

Idaho State University International Application process 

Application Portal: Online

Application Fee : 50 USD (non-refundable) for undergraduates and 65 USD for graduates

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for the application forms submission at the university.

Semesters Undergraduates Graduates
Spring 1st November 1st October
Fall 1st May 1st June

Some Graduate courses accept admissions for the summer semester also.

Admission Requirements

English Language Proficiency Test requirements

Non-native speakers must submit one of the following scores to demonstrate their language proficiency.

Acceptable tests Minimum Scores for Undergraduates Minimum Scores for Graduates
TOEFL IBT 61 80 with a minimum score of 20
IELTS 5.5 overall score 6.5 overall score
ACT English 18 or above -
SAT 25 or above reading test score -

Undergraduate students are required official transcription and then they have to send mail to ipomail@isu.edu

Graduate students are required official transcription and then they have to send mail to graddean@isu.edu

Idaho State University Cost of Attendance 

The cost includes expenses for living on campus, it includes your tuition fees, room and board, personal expenses, books, transportation, etc that can help to calculate the budget to study in the US.

Expense Heads Annual Cost in USD for Undergraduates Annual cost in USD for Graduates
Tuition 17,454 17,454
Resident Fees 7,872 10,323.96
Room 8,370 8,370
Personal Expenses 3,942 3,942
Transportation 1,908 1,908
Books 1,000 1,000
Loans/Fees 80 80
Total 40,626 43,077.96

Idaho State University Scholarships

ISU is an extensive university and provides scholarships to study in the US based on merit and financial requirements. ISU awards around 10 million USD yearly for ISU students. Students need to make an online application to get the awards which are available only to full time students.

For Undergraduates minimum 2.0 GPA (50% marks) is required & for Graduate’s minimum 3.0 GPA (75% marks) is required. If a letter of recommendation is mandatory, then the applicant gets 7 days even after the deadline to ensure that is received for concern of scholarship

The following students can take advantage of scholarships. Newcomer with minimum 2.0 GPA; Ongoing undergraduate’s minimum 2.0 GPA, New transfer students minimum 2.0 GPA (50% marks), Professional and graduate students minimum 3.0 GPA (75% marks)

Work while studying

Work study or employment provides students to earn money to assist in the payment for costs of education while registered in school. Work study courses offer employment opportunities for the students including on-campus as well as off-campus, however it depends on the student to obtain employment. Involvement in this program is generally on the basis of financial requirements. Many jobs are published on the online portal Handshake which helps students for the career development and finding job requirements of students.

Idaho State University Alumni 

The university has over 90,000 alumni members and the association works to promote the institution. Various events are organized by the aluni and they strike deals for a number of discounts for the members and students.

Notable Alumni

List of notable alumni from ISU. Notable graduates from ISU include politicians, celebrities, athletes, business people, etc.

  • William Peterson – Television & Film Producer
  • Jared Allen – American Football Player
  • James A. McClure – Lawyer
  • Robert C. Axtell – Researcher
  • Verne Duncan – Politician

Idaho State University Placement 

The university has an 88% placement rate. ISU develop unique skilled programs is planned to lead students through developing for a prosperous career from initiating as a newcomer to finding certain jobs as a junior, senior or graduate student

ISU majors are best for 6 of Idaho Department of Labor’s greater abundance, rapidly growing & highest paying jobs in Idaho. Pay Scale for Graduates average salary is 68,873 USD much higher than the national average.

Average annual salaries earned by the university graduates are as follows:

Position Annual Average salary in USD
Physician Assistant 92,000
Physical Therapist 66,000
Software Engineer 68,000
Accountant 49,000
Civil Engineer 83,000

The university assists both alumni and students. Career center program offers employment connection, education, and career development. They also offer career path internship programs. ISU also provides students and alumni support with aptitudes, skills, expertise, and resume building.

The university provides taught and research based programs and is easy to get into. It is one of the best institutions to study in the USA.

FAQs

Ques. When are the applications accessible?

Ans. Graduate school applications are mostly available in the starting of May. Make sure to choose the correct Fall semester you are seeking for, after that you can submit the application

Ques. Is there an on – campus accommodation?

Ans. Campus accommodation is available over the Housing Office on Pocatello campus. But in the meridian campus there is no on-campus accommodation.

Ques. Is the ISU PA Program accredited?

Ans. Yes, the PA program is accredited by ARC-PA. The program has been licensed since 1996. ARC-PA stands for Accreditation review commission for physician assistant.

Ques. How is my admittance GPA calculated?

Ans. It is calculated based on the last 60 credits including 90 quarter credits hours, by using entire semesters of undergraduate courses.

Ques. What are the payment methods for online purchases?

Ans. Students can pay from Visa card and MasterCard and are availed for employees and deduction from wages.

Ques. Can the student use a scholarship for any course?

Ans. Yes, but some courses require further application process or additional charges that students can be liable for

Ques. Can the student be enrolled for a part-time course?

Ans. Students can be registered as part-time or full-time students. Students are supposed to be degree-seeking and they must be constantly registered in one credit or more to be qualified.

Ques. What facilities are included in the apartment?

Ans. Wi-Fi, on-site mail delivery, basic cable television, utilities, on-site maintenance, on-site housing staff, coin-operated laundry, and playground