Resources › For Students and Parents Idaho State University Admissions ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Tuition, Graduation Rate & More Print Idaho State University Holt Arena. Ken Lund / Flickr For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove Allen Grove College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on October 03, 2017 Idaho State University Admissions Overview: Idaho State University has open admissions--this means that any interested students have the opportunity to study there. Still, prospective students will need to submit an application. Those applying can submit an application online, through the school's website, as well as official high school transcripts and scores from the SAT or ACT. Admissions Requirements (2016): Idaho State University has open admissions, but to get assured admissions, students must meet the following requirements: High School GPA: 2.5SAT: 490 Math, 460 Critical ReadingACT: 18 Math, 18 English Students with lower scores can be admitted on condition. Learn more on the Idaho State University website. GPA, SAT and ACT Data for Idaho State (from Cappex) Big Sky Conference SAT score comparison SAT score comparison for Idaho colleges Big Sky Conference ACT score comparison ACT score comparison for Idaho colleges Idaho State University Description: Read More College of Idaho Admissions By Allen Grove Idaho State University is a public university located in Pocatello, a small city in southeast Idaho. Outdoor lovers will find lots to do in the the northern Rockies -- hiking, fishing, camping, skiing, boating, and more. On campus, students can choose from close to 300 degree and certificate programs. Nursing is the most popular Bachelor's degree program. The university has a 17 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and students come from 59 countries. Student life is active with over 160 clubs and organizations including a small Greek system. In athletics, the Idaho State University Bengals compete in the NCAA Division I Big Sky Conference. The university fields 15 intercollegiate teams. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 12,916 (10,966 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 46% Male / 54% Female60% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $6,956 (in-state); $21,023 (out-of-state) Books: $1,000 (why so much?) Room and Board: $6,663 Other Expenses: $5,921 Total Cost: $20,540 (in-state); $34,607 (out-of-state) Idaho State University Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 85%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 79%Loans: 49%Average Amount of AidGrants: $6,071Loans: $6,221 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Business Administration, Elementary Education, Human Resources, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 68%Transfer Out Rate: 23%4-Year Graduation Rate: 11%6-Year Graduation Rate: 28% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Football, Tennis, Cross Country, Basketball, Track and FieldWomen's Sports: Golf, Volleyball, Track and Field, Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Cross Country, Soccer Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Idaho State University, You May Also Like These Schools: Boise State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Brigham Young University - Provo: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Eastern Oregon University: Profile University of Washington - Seattle: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph University of Arizona: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph University of Wyoming: Profile Arizona State University - Tempe: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Montana State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph College of Idaho: Profile University of Utah: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph University of Oregon: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Washington State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Grove, Allen. "Idaho State University Admissions." ThoughtCo, Oct. 29, 2020, thoughtco.com/idaho-state-university-admissions-787648. Grove, Allen. (2020, October 29). Idaho State University Admissions. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/idaho-state-university-admissions-787648 Grove, Allen. "Idaho State University Admissions." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/idaho-state-university-admissions-787648 (accessed April 23, 2024). copy citation