Idaho State University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,928

2021 Average Net Price

$13,012

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.96%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

24,270

57.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

36.1%

844 Graduates

About

Idaho State University is a higher education institution located in Bannock County, ID. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Idaho State University were General Studies (152 degrees awarded), Occupational Therapist Assistant (37 degrees), and Diesel Mechanics Technology (31 degrees).

In 2021, 2,831 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Idaho State University. 58% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,146 degrees), 7.72 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (278 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Idaho State University is $5,928, which is $−23,064 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Idaho State University is $5,928, which is $−23,064 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,012.

In 2021, 65% of undergraduate students attending Idaho State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,928

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Idaho State University was $5,928. The cost of tuition at Idaho State University is $−23,064 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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

Average Net Price

$13,012

2021 Value

0.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Idaho State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,012. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Idaho State University grew by 0.1%.

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

$7,792

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Idaho State University was of $7,792 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.953% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. 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 by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at Idaho State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 14% with respect to 2020, when 57% 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.

1.96%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Idaho State University was 1.96%, which represents 50 out of the 2549 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 had a total enrollment of 24,270 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Idaho State University is 13,986 students and the part-time enrollment is 10,284. This means that 57.6% of students enrolled at Idaho State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Idaho State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.6% White, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Two or More Races, 1.64% Asian, 1.49% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.2% Black or African American, and 0.255% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Idaho State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43%), followed by White Male (29.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.48%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.4%), followed by White Male (28.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.51%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

57.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Idaho State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 24,270 students. The full-time enrollment at Idaho State University is 13,986 and the part-time enrollment is 10,284. This means that 57.6% of students enrolled at Idaho State University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% 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

65%

2021 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 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), 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 (2021)

White
17,630 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,054 enrolled students
Two or More Races
752 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Idaho State University is 72.6% White, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Two or More Races, 1.64% Asian, 1.49% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.2% Black or African American, and 0.255% 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 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% 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, 1,274 students (5.25%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 453 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 (2,146 degrees awarded). There were 7.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (278 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Idaho State University is General Studies (152 degrees awarded), followed by Occupational Therapist Assistant (37 degrees) and Diesel Mechanics Technology (31 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (62 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (96 degrees), and Health (1,005 degrees).

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 (1,305,006 people), Medical & health services managers (150,057 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (145,883 people), Other managers (136,531 people), and Pharmacists (132,693 people).

The most specialized majors at Idaho State University in 2021 are Language & Linguistics (62 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (96 degrees), Health (1,005 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (80 degrees), and History (24 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Clinical and counseling psychologists, and Computer hardware engineers

The most specialized majors at Idaho State University are Language & Linguistics (62 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (96 degrees), Health (1,005 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (80 degrees), and History (24 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,461,694 people), Elementary & secondary schools (402,930 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (242,437 people), Outpatient care centers (212,856 people), and Offices of physicians (193,078 people).

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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
143 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
74 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
69 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Idaho State University was Registered Nursing with 143 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

1,189

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,642

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,189 degrees were awarded to men at Idaho State University, which is 0.724 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,642).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 86 degrees were awarded to men at Idaho State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.15 times more than the 40 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 146 degrees were awarded to men at Idaho State University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.21 times more than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 16% of students graduating from Idaho State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Idaho State University is Male and Asian (60% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 2.37% of graduates (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,146 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
278 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
86 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Idaho State University is white (2,146 degrees awarded). There were 7.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (278 degrees).

2.79% of degree recipients (79 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,291 degrees awarded
White Male
855 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
154 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Idaho State University is white female (1,291 degrees awarded). There were 1.51 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (855 degrees).

Operations

Idaho State University has an endowment valued at nearly $75.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 290k (0.386%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Idaho State University had a total salary expenditure of 255M. Idaho State University employs 348 Assistant professors, 276 Associate professors and 246 Professors. Most academics at Idaho State University are Female Assistant professor (196), Male Professor (160), and Male Assistant professor (152).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Idaho State University are: Management, with 428 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 396 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 336 employees.

Endowment

$75.1M

2021 Endowment

27.2%

growth from 2020

Idaho State University has an endowment valued at about $75.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Idaho State University grew 27.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $312M 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

$16.8M - Federal
$21.8M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2021, Idaho State University received $16.8M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $21.8M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$126M

2021 Salaries

4.37%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Idaho State University paid a median of $126M in salaries, which represents 49.4% of their overall expenditure ($255M) and a 4.37% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.18% growth from 2019 and a 4.06% growth from 2018.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$90.6M

Instructional Salaries

1,184

Number of Employees

In 2021, Idaho State University paid a total of $90.6M to 1,184 employees working as instructors, which represents 36% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $142M (60.6%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

348 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

428 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Idaho State University were Assistant professor with 348 employees, Associate professor with 276 employees, and Professor with 246 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Idaho State University were Management with 428 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 396 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 336 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Idaho State University was Female Assistant professor with 196 employees, Male Professor with 160 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 152 employees.

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