History
Idaho State University was founded in 1901.
Education
250 Programs ranging from certificates to Doctorates
- Arts and Letters
- Business
- Education
- Graduate School
- Health Professions
- Nursing
- Performing Arts
- Pharmacy
- Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences
- Science and Engineering
- Technology
Research
The Office for Research at Idaho State University fosters and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with federal, state, and corporate sponsors. We provide high quality and timely service to our faculty and staff while maintaining a balance between the interests of ISU, the State of Idaho, and the interests of industry for the public good.
Career
Serving both alumni and students, ISU's Career Center provides career development, employment connections and education. Through initiatives like the Career Path Internship program, we give students the hands-on experience and confidence necessary to begin their careers. We also offer students and alumni assistance with resume building, interview skills and all things "career."
Idaho State University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1836 Ranking
- 12 Courses
- 457 Academic Staff
- 12,157 Students
- 7,500 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Student services
Mission Statement: committed to providing effective student participation and representation in all areas of student life, that we may participate in the improvement of educational programs, co-curricular activities, and services, and advance the common interests and concerns of the student body.
Housing services
Residence Halls provide housing for traditional-age students. The halls are best-suited for freshmen and sophomores at ISU.
- Rendezvous Hall
- Turner Hall
- South Complex (Nichols, Owen, Dyer & Redfield Halls)
- Schubert Heights
Apartments are best suited for upper-classmen and non-traditional students. You must be in your second year of college, or over age 19, to be eligible for an apartment.
- Ridge Crest
- McIntosh Manor
- University Courts
- Pulling Courts
- West Campus
Library services
- Oliver Law Library
- Special Collections
- Government Documents
- ISU Library - Idaho Falls
- ISU Library - Meridian
- Idaho Health Sciences Library
- Collection Development
ICT services
Wi-Fi is accessible with a valid ISU computer account in every building.
Medical services
We are Idaho State University’s Student Health Center conveniently located on campus for students and staff. We cover a variety of medical services for students on and off campus. Our services cover from flu shots to check-ups to urgent care and beyond. The Idaho State Health Center offers advanced or same day appointments!
Campus life
- Pocatello Campus
- Idaho Falls Campus
- Meridian Campus
Sports facilities
- Holt Arena
- Reed Gym
- Davis Field
- Centennial Course
- Jared Allen Strength and Conditioning Center
- ISU Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center
- Miller Ranch Stadium
- ICCU Practice Field
Student clubs
- Alpha Kappa Psi
- Alpha Psi Omega
- Alpha Xi Delta
- Beta Alpha Psi
- Black Rock & Sage
- Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship
- Chi Sigma Iota
- IEEE
- Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity
- Kappa Sigma
- Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc
- Phi Alpha Theta
- Phi Delta Chi
- Phi Upsilon Omicron
- Psi Chi
- Rho Chi Society
- Sigma Lambda Gamma
- Sigma Sigma Sigma
Accreditation
The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) is ISU’s regional accreditor.
Idaho State University Overview
Idaho State University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
#278 of 1.5k Ranked Universities in United States
#1852 of 6.7k Ranked Universities Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Best Global Universities Rankings
1836
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 103 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1653 | 1733 | 1836 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Idaho State University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Idaho Falls City
Idaho State University Student Reviews & Awards
4.4
Based on 11 reviews
- 5 Star 4 Reviews
- 4 Star 7 Reviews
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Teaching ethics and Discipline
I will recommend Benson Idahosa university for students because it has Good environment for learning, Understanding and knowledgeable lecturers with good skills to pass on that knowledge and a good Campus life that strive for Discipline and well being of students
Extraordinary people
The professors are cool to relate with but more security should be provided for advocates.
Mixed feelings about ISU
It's alright. Don't feel necessarily as though I've been thoroughly prepared, but oh well. I chose to go to Idaho State University because it was the most financially doable. Wish the coursework has been a bit more rigorous.
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