Idaho State University

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School Location

921 S 7th Ave
Pocatello, ID 83209

General information

(208) 282-3620

Type of institution:	Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid:	Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered:	Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificates, Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificates, Associate degrees, Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificates, Bachelor degrees, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificates, Masters degrees, Certificates/Post-Master's Certificates, Doctor's degrees, First-Professional degrees
Carnegie classification:	Doctoral/Research Universities
Number of students:	13,208 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:	$ 40

Mission

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.

About this School

Idaho State University (ISU) is a public university operated by the State of Idaho. Its main campus is in Pocatello with outreach programs in Idaho Falls, Boise and Twin Falls. Enrollment for fall semester 2003 was 13,802 students, including 10,552 undergraduates. ISU enrolls a large number of older, non-traditional students who live and work off-campus. Notable programs at ISU include liberal arts, business and health care. Its College of Pharmacy is regarded as one of the best in the western United States.

History

On March 11, 1901, Governor Frank W. Hunt signed Senate Bill 53 establishing the Academy of Idaho contingent upon private land donations being made for its site. By 1910 enrollment had reached nearly 300 students. The academy purchased three city blocks in Pocatello to help meet its needs. In 1915 it became Idaho Technical Institute. The end of World War I brought an influx of students to the school; enrollment surged to over 1,000 students. The early 1920s saw the beginning of intercollegiate competition; at this time the Bengal was adopted as the school mascot. In 1927 the school was renamed the University of Idaho - Southern Branch. Twenty years later it was renamed Idaho State College and became a four-year school for the first time. The following year, in 1948, enrollment reached 2,000. In 1963, the school was renamed for a fourth time to Idaho State University, reflecting its new status as a full four-year public university. In the ensuing years ISU continuously expanded in both enrollment and programs offered. The presidency of Dr. Richard Bowen from 1985 to 2005 is regarded as an era of particular growth. As of 2006 ISU had colleges in arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, health professions, pharmacy and technology. In February 2006 ISU announced University of Houston vice chancellor Dr. Arthur Vailas will become university president on July 1, 2006. Vailas will replace Michael Gallagher, who has served as president on an interim basis since Bowen's 2005 retirement .

Tuition and Fees	2009-2008	2008-2007	2007-2006
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
In-State	$ 4,664	$ 4,400	$ 4,190
Out of State	$ 13,868	$ 13,084	$ 12,460
Books and Supplies	$ 900	$ 900	$ 900
On-Campus
Room and board	$ 5,346	$ 5,346	$ 4,988
Other Expenses	$ 3,252	$ 3,062	$ 3,042
Off Campus
Room and board	$ 7,496	$ 7,496	$ 7,496
Other Expenses	$ 3,996	$ 3,748	$ 3,728
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses	$ 3,252	$ 3,062	$ 3,042

Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of Aid	Percentage of students receiving aid	Average amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship)	39%	$ 1,825
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship)	61%	$ 950
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship)	10%	$ 2,685
Loans to students	44%	$ 2,078

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