Idaho State University

www.isu.edu/

Add Comparison

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,928

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$12,999

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

5.6%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

11,766

60.2% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

32.6%

443 Graduates

About

Idaho State University is a higher education institution located in Bannock County, ID. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Idaho State University were Registered Nursing (130 degrees awarded), General Health Services (72 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (72 degrees).

In 2020, 2,533 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Idaho State University. 56.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,905 degrees), 7.65 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (249 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Idaho State University is $5,928, which is $−22,701 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,629).

Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Doctoral Universities

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Idaho State University is $5,928, which is $−22,701 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,629).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,999.

In 2020, 57% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 34% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$5,928

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Idaho State University was $5,928. The cost of tuition at Idaho State University is $−22,701 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,629).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Idaho State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,999

2020 Value

1.04%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Idaho State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,999. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Idaho State University grew by 1.04%.

This chart compares the average net price of Idaho State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,867

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Idaho State University was of $7,867 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of room and board increased by 1.59% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Idaho State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

34%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Idaho State University received grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 9.62% with respect to 2019, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Idaho State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.6%

2018 Default Rate

150

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Idaho State University was 5.6%, which represents 150 out of the 2679 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Idaho State University has a total enrollment of 11,766 students. The full-time enrollment at Idaho State University is 7,088 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,678. This means that 60.2% of students enrolled at Idaho State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Idaho State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73% White, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.84% Two or More Races, 1.78% Asian, 1.45% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.13% Black or African American, and 0.263% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Idaho State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.3%), followed by White Male (31.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.97%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.7%), followed by White Male (28.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.49%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Idaho State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,766 students. The full-time enrollment at Idaho State University is 7,088 and the part-time enrollment is 4,678. This means that 60.2% of students enrolled at Idaho State University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.4% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Idaho State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Idaho State University was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84.5%), Idaho State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Idaho State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
8,588
Hispanic or Latino
1,388
Two or More Races
334

The enrolled student population at Idaho State University is 73% White, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.84% Two or More Races, 1.78% Asian, 1.45% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.13% Black or African American, and 0.263% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 49.8% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.74% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 650 students (5.52%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 307 more women than men received degrees from Idaho State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Idaho State University is white (1,905 degrees awarded). There were 7.65 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (249 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Idaho State University is Registered Nursing (130 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (72 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (72 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Idaho State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (52 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (49 degrees), and Health (811 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Idaho State University are Registered nurses (1,386,667 people), Physicians (170,547 people), Postsecondary teachers (163,291 people), Other managers (155,062 people), and Medical & health services managers (154,055 people).

The most specialized majors at Idaho State University are Language & Linguistics (52 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (49 degrees), Health (811 degrees), Precision Production (43 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (65 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Idaho State University are Surgeons, Dentists, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Physicians, and Advertising sales agents

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Idaho State University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,516,820 people), Elementary & secondary schools (328,305 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (309,866 people), Offices of physicians (251,660 people), and Outpatient care centers (237,057 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Idaho State University.

Most Common

Registered Nursing
130 degree-majorss awarded
General Health Services
72 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
72 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Idaho State University was Registered Nursing with 130 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Idaho State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,113

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

1,420

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 1,113 degrees were awarded to men at Idaho State University, which is 0.784 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,420).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Idaho State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Idaho State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.32 times more than the 38 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 135 degrees were awarded to women at Idaho State University in Registered Nursing, which is 4.5 times more than the 30 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 14% of students graduating from Idaho State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (57.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Idaho State University is Female and Black or African American (57.1% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.903% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,905 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
249 degrees awarded
Unknown
65 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Idaho State University is white (1,905 degrees awarded). There were 7.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (249 degrees).

2.57% of degree recipients (65 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
1,100 degrees awarded
White Male
805 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
144 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Idaho State University is white female (1,100 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (805 degrees).

Operations

Idaho State University has an endowment valued at nearly $59M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $1.01M (1.7%), compared to the 3.48% average return ($10.5M on $302M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2020, Idaho State University had a total salary expenditure of $256M. Idaho State University employs 190 Assistant professors, 136 Associate professors, and 127 Professors. Most academics at Idaho State University are Female Assistant professors (103), Male Professors(87), and Male Assistant professors (87).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Idaho State University are: Management, with 209 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 190 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 154 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$59M

2020 Endowment

0.127%

decline from 2019

Idaho State University has an endowment valued at about $59M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Idaho State University declined 0.127% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $243M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Idaho State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$8.65M - Federal
$10.4M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Idaho State University received $8.65M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $10.4M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$132M

2020 Salaries

3.18%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Idaho State University paid a median of $132M in salaries, which represents 51.4% of their overall expenditure ($256M) and a 3.18% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.06% growth from 2018 and a 1.41% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 238M (43% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$45.1M

Instructional Salaries

606

Number of Employees

In 2020, Idaho State University paid a total of $45.1M to 606 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $69.9M (29.4%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

190 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

209 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Idaho State University were Assistant professor with 190 employees; Associate professor with 136 employees; and Associate professor with 127 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Idaho State University were Management with 209 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 190 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 154 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Idaho State University was Female Assistant professor with 103 employees, Male Professor with 87 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 87 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Idaho State University.

Keep Exploring

University of Phoenix-Arizona

Naval Postgraduate School

University

Tennessee State University

University