Veritas vos liberabit

The truth will set you free

Who We Are

Idaho State University is a Carnegie-classified high research activity, doctorate-granting university. ISU offers exceptional academic opportunities in more than 250 programs across seven colleges. Its faculty and students lead in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions in various fields including health professions, nuclear research, natural resources, teaching, humanities, engineering, performing and visual arts, technology, biological sciences, pharmacy, and business.

Strategic Plan

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12,640

Students

796

Instructional Faculty

85,000

Alumni

80.5%

Success Rate

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Idaho's Leader in Health Education

ISU is the state's designated lead institution in health professions, and medical education. The Sam and Aline Skaggs Health Science Center in Meridian is adjacent to the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, Idaho’s only medical school and a strong partner in health science education. The Idaho Falls campus supports the Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) at the Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls. The Twin Falls campus partners with the College of Southern Idaho to prepare career-ready graduates. In partnership with the University of Alaska Anchorage, ISU trains Alaska’s pharmacists. Newly developed collaborations have been established by offering the Physician Assistant program with Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, ID, and the Accelerated Nursing Bachelor’s degree with Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, ID.

College of Health

Kasiska Division of Health Sciences

College of Pharmacy

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75% Undergraduate
25% Graduate

76% Full-time
24% Part-time

8500 Idaho Residents
1220 Non-Residents

Our Campus

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Our History

Founded in 1901 on the traditional lands of the Shoshone and Bannock peoples in Pocatello, the University extends educational access to a diverse population and strives to build an inclusive community among students from around the region and the world who are drawn to its five campuses. At the main campus in Pocatello, and at locations in Meridian, Idaho Falls, Twin Falls in Idaho, and Anchorage, Alaska, ISU engages students through learning and research opportunities that improve the intellectual vigor, cultural vitality and health of its communities.