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Idaho State University

#1333 in US ranking Pocatello, ID
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$21,499
Tuition & fees
$8,914
Avg. aid
$8,931
Receiving aid
95%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
39%
Median salary
$47,929
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Idaho State University?

Idaho State University's recurring events include Bengal football games, music and choir performances, and CommUniversity Welcome Back Orange & Black. The welcome-back event connects the university and the surrounding Pocatello community at the start of the academic year.

Homecoming provides another occasion for students, alumni, and community members to gather around athletics and related activities. Performances and other campus events give students ways to take part beyond sports. Dates, venues, and activities can change each year, so the current university calendar is the best guide for planning attendance.

What are the student housing and dining options at Idaho State University?

Idaho State University offers university-operated housing to undergraduates, including coeducational options. Housing choices encompass residence-hall and apartment-style arrangements, although eligibility, building availability, and contract terms differ.

Students interested in living on campus should review the housing application, contract dates, and any first-year rules before making plans; the existence of housing does not guarantee a particular room. Reported housing includes high-speed internet access. Dining options and meal plans should be compared alongside a housing contract, since a plan that suits a residence-hall student may not fit an apartment resident or commuter.

Most ISU students commute, so off-campus housing is also a practical option. Renters should budget for utilities, transportation, lease length, and parking in addition to monthly rent, particularly if classes or clinical placements meet at more than one location.

Idaho State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

160

Idaho State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
14:1
Undergraduates living on campus
12%
Campus size
1,100 acres

Idaho State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Idaho State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Eli M. Oboler Library

Number of libraries on campus

3

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Idaho State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Idaho State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.