Since 1889, the University of Idaho has been a place that expects more from itself, more from its students, more from knowledge and more from life. The University of Idaho is where students come to succeed and learn to lead. At our main campus in Moscow, Idaho – and our centers throughout the state –students find many opportunities to share in our community and culture.

We offer a distinctive combination of outstanding majors and graduate programs, accomplished faculty, world-class facilities, renowned research and a residential campus in a spectacular natural setting.

·  Recognized by Forbes magazine as among the "Top 25 Value Colleges" in the nation.

·  Ranked by U.S. News and World Report’s 2013 College Guide as 161st in the country, No. 88 among public colleges nationwide, and 5th among national universities in the Pacific Northwest.

·  Recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the “Best Colleges,” the top 15% in America, and one of the top “125 Best Western Colleges” in its 2012 edition.

Fast Facts

As the flagship university of the State of Idaho, the university continues a long tradition of growing the next generation of innovators, leaders, and thinkers in the state. Learn more about our great institution by tapping the arrows below.

 - Founded: 1889 
 - Enrollment: 12,493 (enrollment by campus)
 - Majors offered: 130 Bachelor's, 88 Master's, and 32 Doctorial
 - Student/Faculty Ratio: 18 to 1
 - Research Funding: $100 million annually
 - Athletics: NCAA Division I; Western Athletic Conference
 - Nickname: Vandals

costs for 2013-14 Academic Year at ISU

2013-14 Academic Year*

Idaho resident

Non-resident

Undergraduate tuition & fees1

$6,344

$18,676

Room2

$2,550

$2,550

Meal Plan3

$2,947

$2,947

Books & supplies

$900

$900

Total Estimated Costs

$12,741

$25,073

Scholarship Information - International Students

The primary scholarship opportunity for incoming international students at Idaho State University comes in the form of non-resident tuition waivers

New and Transfer Students

If you are an incoming international undergraduate student or transfer international undergraduate student, you will be considered for possible awarding of an NRTW. Priority is given to international students who have a completed application for admission, official TOEFL or IELTS score, and official transcript(s) submitted to the International Program Office (IPO) by May 1st (fall entry) or November 1st (spring entry).

International Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, international students must meet the following academic and English proficiency minimum requirements.

Academic Requirements

  • Undergraduate Freshman applicants must:
    • Have graduated from a high school or secondary school with satifactory grades, received a diploma or certificate of graduation, and be eligible for admission to a major university in the country in which they graduated.
    • Have at least a 2.25 GPA.
    • SAT or ACT is not required for admission.
  • Undergraduate Transfer Students:

International applicants are classified as Transfer Students if they have completed at least 26 credit hours at another college or university. Applicants with fewer than 26 semester credit hours after secondary school should submit materials required by Freshmen applicants, including secondary school transcripts.

Transfer Students must:

  • Have at least a cumulative 2.0 GPA.
  • Be in good academic standing at the last institution attended.

English Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL or IELTS

Applicants must have a minimum English proficiency score on one of the tests shown below. ISU's TOEFL code is 4355.

 

TOEFL

IELTS

ACT

SAT

COMPASS

Undergraduate Admission
  • iBT: 61
  • Paper: 500
  • Computer: 173

5.0

English 18 or above

Critical Reading 450 or above

68 or above

*Graduate Admission
  • iBT: 80
  • Paper: 550
  • Computer: 213

6.5

 

 

 

 

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