Idaho State University

Idaho State University, also known as ISU, is a public university located in Idaho, United States. The main campus is situated in Pocatello. This Carnegie-classified doctoral research institution was founded in 1901. ISU offers various degrees and certificates in more than 280 programs of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:

College of Arts and Sciences
College of Business
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Health Professions
College of Pharmacy
College of Technology

Idaho State University fields various men’s and women’s sports teams. They are nicknamed the Bengals. They compete in the NCAA Division I (I-AA for football) Big Sky Conference. ISU has won various championships including the NCAA Division I-AA national championship in football (1981), and the NCAA national championships in boxing (1953 and 1957).

Campus Location

921 S 7th Ave
Pocatello, ID 83209
USA
Main Tel: (208) 282-3620
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in office and administration, mechanics and repair, engineering, education and teaching, and science.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Large number of students.
Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Number of dorm rooms for students.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Campus housing available
Study abroad option
Distance learning available
Weekend study option
Part-time classes available
ROTC
Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Bachelor	1,045	96
Master	316	48
Associate	307	59
2-4 year degree	96	20
1-2 year certificate	78	18
Doctorale	67	15
First-professional degree	63	1
< 1 year certificate	42	7
Post-master's certificate	13	5
Postbaccalaureate certificate	4	7

Students

Student enrollment was 13,208 in 2007-2008 (8,465 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 80% of enrolled students, graduate students are 19%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 2%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 4,664
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 13,868
Room	$ 2,320
Board	$ 2,950
Books and supplies	$ 900
Other	$ 3,252

Financial Aid: Idaho State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Idaho State:

	School	Location	Enrollment
1	University of Wyoming	Laramie, WY	12,875
2	University of Georgia	Athens, GA	33,831
3	University of Idaho	Moscow, ID	11,636
4	Mississippi State University	Mississippi State, MS	17,039
5	University of Alabama at Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	16,246
6	Auburn University Main Campus	Auburn University, AL	24,137
7	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	Baton Rouge, LA	28,628
8	University of Utah	Salt Lake City, UT	28,025
9	North Carolina State University at Raleigh	Raleigh, NC	31,802
10	University of Arkansas Main Campus	Fayetteville, AR	18,648

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		253
Without tenure; working toward tenure		102
Without tenure; tenure not available		284

Housing and Meals

Idaho State provides on-campus housing for 1,279 of its 8,465 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Big Sky Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 128 male students received the aid (men were 53% of those receiving aid) and 112 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 47% of students receiving such aid) .

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

ART STUDIES (8 awarded)

Art/Art Studies

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (30 awarded)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (223 awarded)

Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Business/Commerce
Finance
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (35 awarded)

Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer and Information Sciences
Information Science/Studies
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2 awarded)

Environmental Science

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (12 awarded)

Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (11 awarded)

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (15 awarded)

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (281 awarded)

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Educational Leadership and Administration
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING (47 awarded)

Civil Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Science
Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (62 awarded)

CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (73 awarded)

Child Care and Support Services Management
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Public Administration
Social Work

LAW (11 awarded)

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (226 awarded)

American Indian/Native American Languages, Lit and Linguistics
American Sign Language (ASL)
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Economics
English Language and Literature
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History
International Relations and Affairs
Latin Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Political Science and Government
Russian Language and Literature
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS (19 awarded)

Mathematics
Systems Science and Theory

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (68 awarded)

Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Business Machine Repair
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Mechanics and Repairers

MEDIA (42 awarded)

Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Mass Communication/Media Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (41 awarded)

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (166 awarded)

Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Physician Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

MEDICINE (72 awarded)

Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Pharmacy Administration/Policy/Regulatory Affairs (MS, PhD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)

MUSIC (2 awarded)

Music Performance
Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (180 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (23 awarded)

Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Occupational Therapy/Therapist

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (40 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (28 awarded)

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (2 awarded)

Philosophy

SCIENCE (180 awarded)

Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry
Ecology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Geology/Earth Science
Geophysics and Seismology
Microbiology
Physics
Zoology/Animal Biology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (17 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (115 awarded)

Clinical Psychology
Educational Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology