About ISU
Founded in 1901, Idaho State University is one of the most comprehensive higher education institutions in the country. Idaho State is one of six universities in the US offering programs from technical certificates through graduate and professional degrees. The Carnegie-classified doctoral research institution attracts students from around the world to its main campus in Pocatello and locations in Meridian, Idaho Falls, and Twin Falls. Since 1966, the University has been Idaho's designated leader for training and educating health care professionals.
Idaho State University offers exceptional academics at the heart of an outdoor-lover's paradise. Only a few minutes from campus, you can find world-class skiing and snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing.
Traditions
Our traditions, symbols, places, and songs.
History of ISU
Big events from 1901 until now.
Administration
Leadership and organizational structure.
Strategic Plan
A map for our future.
Policies
University-wide policies and procedures.
Facts & Figures
12,640 Students
82% Undergraduate • 18% Graduate
Full-time 56% • Part-time 44%
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Cost
$4,178/semester
Cost information
Programs
250 Programs ranging from certificates to Doctorates
Programs
Mascot
Benny the Bengal
Colors
Orange & Black
Motto
Veritas vos liberabit / The truth will set you free
Campus
News & Events
ISU News
All the stories about ISU.
ISU Today
A weekly digest of top stories that comes right to your inbox.
ISU Magazine
A bi-annual publication about the University and its alums.