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Idaho State University, established in 1901, has its main campus located in Pocatello. ISU is a doctoral research university and has over 250 programs. The university currently enrolls more than 10,000 students and has roughly 400 faculty members. The main programs at the college include:
Idaho State University's mascot is Benny the Bengal and its official colors are orange and black. ISU has indoor track, golf, football and basketball teams. Author Don Aslett, 2000 Olympic gold medalist Stacy Dragila, ESPN commentator Merril Hoge, and former U.S. Senator James A. McClure are all famous alumni of ISU.
The school tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at Idaho State include science and mechanics and repair.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at Idaho State are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 13,208 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
Students participate in Big Sky Conference athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Idaho State University is a broad-based regional public doctoral university, providing a broad range of educational services to a culturally diverse population of students and to the state. The university is Idaho's center for education in the health professions. Idaho State University offers a wide array of academic programs: in the health professions and related biological and physical sciences and educator preparation (its areas of primary emphasis); in business and engineering education and technical training (its areas of continuing emphasis); and in the liberal arts. It is committed to maintaining a strong liberal arts and sciences program as the basis of other academic disciplines and as an independent, multifaceted field of inquiry. The university offers graduate programs in a number of fields and is a national center for the Doctor of Arts degree. Its College of Technology provides high-quality education and training in response to the needs of students and private industry. Idaho State University is dedicated to excellence in teaching. The university engages in sustained and significant research as an essential component of its academic and public service programs. It views public service as an integral part of its mission. Idaho State University is committed to providing accessible, high quality education to the diverse citizenry of its region and state, and delivers comprehensive and creative outreach programs using the latest available technology. The university works in collaboration with other state and regional postsecondary institutions in serving its constituencies. The university offers a range of academic and support services to help all students succeed. It encourages student and public participation in its cultural, recreational and athletic programs, and welcomes the continuing involvement of alumni and other friends in its endeavors."
More complete details are provided below.
Idaho State University
921 S 7th Ave
Pocatello, ID 83209
General Phone: (208) 282-3620
http://www.isu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 281 | physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, health teaching, education, school counseling, special ed, educational administration, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 226 | political science, general studies, sociology, English, history, Spanish language, international relations, economics, ... |
| Business and Management | 223 | business management, human resources, marketing, finance, accounting, business |
| Science | 180 | biology, zoology, chemistry, physics, microbiology, geology, geological and earth sciences, biochemistry, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 180 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, various nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 166 | physician assistant, audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology, dental hygienist, clinical lab tech, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, health service and sciences, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 115 | psychology, physical therapy, physical therapist assistant, mental health counseling, mental and social health services, clinical psychology, massage therapy, marriage and family therapy, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 73 | social work, child care management, family and consumer science, public administration |
| Medicine | 72 | pharmacy, public health, pharmaceutics and drug design, pharmacy administration |
| Mechanics and Repair | 68 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, aircraft powerplant tech, business machine repair, communications install and repair, mechanics and repairers |
| Engineering Technician | 62 | electronics tech, energy systems tech, instrumentation tech, laser/optical tech, civil engineering tech, surveying tech, drafting, CAD and design, ... |
| Engineering | 47 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, nuclear engineering, engineering science, various engineering courses, engineering, environmental engineering, ... |
| Media | 42 | mass communication, communication studies, printing equipment operation |
| Medical Administration | 41 | medical records tech, health care administration |
| Office and Administration | 40 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 35 | computer applications programming, web design, information science, computer and info science |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 30 | cosmetology |
| Production Trades | 28 | welding, machinist |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 23 | dietitian, occupational therapy, occupational therapist assistant |
| Mathematics | 19 | mathematics, systems science and theory |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 15 | drama |
| Construction Trades | 12 | carpentry, electrician |
| Law | 11 | legal assistant |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 11 | chef training |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Music | 2 | music, music performance |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Idaho State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,045 | 96 |
| Master's degree | 316 | 48 |
| Associate's degree | 307 | 59 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 96 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 78 | 18 |
| Doctor's degree | 67 | 15 |
| First-professional degree | 63 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 42 | 7 |
| Post-master's certificate | 13 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 4 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Idaho State had a total enrollment of 13,208 students (8,465 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Idaho | 92% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
Idaho State offers campus housing for 1,279 of its 8,465 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Pocatello, Idaho for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Idaho Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,664 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,868 |
| Room and board | $ 5,346 |
| Room charge | $ 2,320 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,252 |
Financial Aid:
Idaho State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 162000)
Idaho State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 176 | 77 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 51 | 51 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 131 | 153 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 19 | $82,293 | 3 | $78,478 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 9 | $77,789 | 8 | $79,378 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 9 | $69,360 | 8 | $76,890 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 29 | $51,516 | 20 | $47,746 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $55,625 | 5 | $53,144 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 6 | $46,836 | 12 | $50,885 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 75 | $64,397 | 56 | $59,229 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 102 | $78,092 | 27 | $68,746 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 47 | $61,713 | 46 | $57,429 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 47 | $56,557 | 64 | $47,706 |
| Instructor | academic year | 27 | $47,222 | 21 | $40,233 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 47 | $33,387 | 58 | $32,076 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 271 | $60,807 | 216 | $47,483 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Sky Conference |
| Basketball | Big Sky Conference |
| Track | Big Sky Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 128 | 112 | 240 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Track | 24 | 37 | 61 |
| Basketball | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 63 | 76 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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, General
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Science
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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
Child Care and Support Services Management
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Languages, Lit and Linguistics
American Sign Language (ASL)
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Systems Science and Theory
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
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, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Physician Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
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
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
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, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Idaho State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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