Idaho State University

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Idaho State University offers numerous undergraduate and graduate degrees online, including several options in the Division of Health Sciences. Learners can pursue a graduate degree in dental hygiene or a bachelor's degree in emergency medical services, among other subjects. ISU boasts an extensive guide to help new degree-seekers succeed with online learning, and learners can contact technical support at any time of day. The online course catalog also clearly states whether a course uses a synchronous or asynchronous format. Additionally, ISU counselors work closely with students to locate internship and field placements, if necessary. Online undergraduate programs at ISU accept applications from high school juniors, making the university an excellent choice for prospective dual-enrollment students. First-time applicants must submit high school transcripts or GED scores and standardized test scores.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

97% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

56% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Recommended
High school rank:	Not required or recommended	Letter of recommendation:	Required
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Recommended	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

44k

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

82%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields	✔	✕	✕
2	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	✔	✕	✕
3	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
4	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✕	✕
5	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
6	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✕	✕
7	Education	✔	✕	✕
8	Engineering Technologies/Technicians	✔	✕	✕
9	Engineering	✔	✕	✕
10	Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians	✔	✕	✕
11	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✕	✕
12	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	✔	✕	✕
13	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
14	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
15	History	✔	✕	✕
16	History	✔	✕	✕
17	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	✔	✕	✕
18	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✕	✕
19	Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	✔	✕	✕
20	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✕	✕
21	Natural Resources And Conservation	✔	✕	✕
22	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✕	✕
23	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✕	✕
24	Physical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
25	Precision Production	✔	✕	✕
26	Psychology	✔	✕	✕
27	Public Administration And Social Service Professions	✔	✕	✕
28	Social Sciences	✔	✕	✕
29	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✕	✕