2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$13,012
Net Price
%
Admitted
%
Enrolled
38%
Graduation Rate
13/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Idaho State University
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 12,135. In 2021, there were 165 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #7 in Idaho and ranks #1264 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Post Master Certificate, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
165
Total Enrollment
12,135
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Ranking for Idaho State University
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Idaho Rank
Combining ranking factors for 7 schools that offer psychology degrees in Idaho, Idaho State University ranks #7.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Idaho State University ranks #1264.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Idaho State University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, General Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology and Social Work. At the post master certificate level Counseling and Applied Psychology and School Psychology are offered. At the doctorate level Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Experimental Psychology and Research Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PMC | PhD |
| Clinical Psychology | – | – | – | 5 |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Experimental Psychology | – | – | – | 3 |
| General Psychology | 58 | 8 | – | – |
| Marriage and Family Therapy | – | 2 | – | – |
| Mental Health Counseling | – | 14 | – | – |
| Research Psychology | – | – | – | 3 |
| School Psychology | – | 7 | 5 | – |
| Social Work | 22 | 21 | – | – |
| Total Graduates | 80 | 59 | 10 | 16 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 0 students applied to the Idaho State University. The university admitted % and % of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Idaho universities is 7,219. On average, all Idaho institutions admit 84% and 24% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Idaho State University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 65%. Compared to all Idaho four or more years colleges, the percentage is 69%.
The overall graduation rate for Idaho State University is 38%, compared to 49% for all Idaho universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 57%.
Compare ISU to Idaho Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Idaho State University to the average of all Idaho four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
ISU
0
Applicants
%
Percent Admitted
%
Percent Enrolled
65%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
38%
Graduation Rate
ID Colleges
7,219
Applicants
84%
Percent Admitted
24%
Percent Enrolled
69%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 595 or 77% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 173 or 23% part-time faculty members employed at Idaho State University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 592 or 77%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
ISU
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
77%
Percent Full-Time
23%
Percent Part-Time
77%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
ID Colleges
17 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
54%
Percent Full-Time
46%
Percent Part-Time
52%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Idaho State University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $5,928, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,000.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $8,380 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,944.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Idaho State University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Idaho State University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $7,340 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $5,930 |
| Total Living Expenses | $13,270 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $5,928 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,000 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $20,198 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $8,380 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,944 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $10,324 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Idaho State University is $13,012. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Idaho State University presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $15,185 | $14,986 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $16,214 | $15,760 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $18,464 | $18,248 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $20,408 | $20,331 |
| $110,001 and more | $20,652 | $20,646 |
Compare Idaho State University to all Idaho universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
ISU
$20,198
Cost to Attend
$6,614
Average Financial Aid
95%
Percent Receiving Aid
$13,012
Net Price
ID Colleges
$23,972
Cost to Attend
$9,052
Average Financial Aid
91%
Percent Receiving Aid
$13,411
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 1,172 or 95%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 6,214 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $6,614.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 6,214 | $6,614 |
| Pell Grants | 2,895 | $4,451 |
| Federal Student Loans | 2,993 | $6,702 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Idaho State University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
ISU
6,214
Grant or Scholarship Aid
51%
Grants or Scholarships
2,895
Number of Pell Grants
24%
Pell Grants
2,993
Federal Student Loans
25%
Federal Student Loans
ID Colleges
5,769
Grant or Scholarship Aid
51%
Grants or Scholarships
2,949
Number of Pell Grants
26%
Pell Grants
2,660
Federal Student Loans
23%
Federal Student Loans
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