Idaho State University Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Pocatello, IdahoLocation

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Carnegie-classified for doctoral research, Idaho State University was founded in 1901; the University enrols around 13,000 (12805 Fall) students with 59% full-time and 56% female for over 250 certificates, undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate courses.
University’s main campus is at Pocatello and it has three more campuses at Meridian, Idaho Falls, and Twin Falls.
The University is divided into College of Arts and Letters, College of Education, College of Nursing, College of Business, College of Health professionals, College of Pharmacy, College of Science and Engineering, College of Technology, College of Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences, School of Performing Arts, Kasiska school of Health Sciences and Graduate school to offer its over 250 programs.
Business Administration, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Communication, Computer Sciences and Informatics, Educational Administration, Elementary education and teaching, Physical education and teaching Civil, Electronics and Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation Technology, Linguistics, General studies and Health, and Related professions are some of the popular courses at the Idaho State University.
The College has an acceptance rate of almost 100% and has a rolling admission policy. The retention rate is 63% and the graduate percentage is approximately 33% and 87% of the graduating students are able to get jobs within 2 years of their passing out earning USD 35,700 per year on an average.
The College accepts admission applications on a rolling basis. The deadline for the Fall semester is March 01 and for the Spring semester it is October 01 in general.
The admission applications are accepted online at the Idaho State University Application Portal.
The college charges USD 50 for undergraduate admissions applications and this fee is USD 65 for graduate courses. The cost of attendance for an academic year is approximately USD 41,583.

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Highlights

Admission requirements for international students	Undergraduate Requirements Graduate Requirements
Application Fee (Non-refundable)	USD 50 for Undergraduate and USD 65 for Graduate programs
Acceptance rate	100%
Mode of Payment	Credit/Debit card or Check
Student- Faculty Ratio	10:1
SAT/ACT	Required
Academic Calendar	Semester based
Intake Sessions	Rolling (Deadlines Fall and Spring)

Idaho State University Admission Deadlines

Idaho State University accepts applications on a rolling basis. The deadlines for getting seats in a semester are listed by the college for Fall and Spring semester and apply to undergraduate, transfer and graduate international applicants.

Undergraduate

Semester	Deadlines
Fall	March 01
Spring	October 01

Graduate

Semester	Deadlines
Fall	June 01
Summer	February 15
Spring	October 01

Idaho State University International Student Admissions

Idaho State University programs enrolls international applicants for undergraduate and graduate courses in more than 250 programs mainly in the areas of Business Administration, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Communication, Computer Sciences and Informatics, Educational Administration, Elementary education and teaching, Physical education and teaching Civil, Electronics and Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation Technology, Linguistics, General studies and Health and Related professions. The University accepts the application all year round but allots the seats on the basis of availability for Fall and Spring semesters for undergraduates and Fall, Spring and Summer semesters for graduate programs. All applicants need to fulfill the requirements of admission detailed by the institution.

The requirements include completing an application, uploading the required documents and providing the financial worthiness to attend the institution as a full-time student.

The international students have to obtain a study visa before they can reach the desired country and start their studies hence their admissions are subject to grant of visa which is entirely dependent on the U S Embassy.

Application Portal: Online Application Portal or Paper Based ISU Application

Application Fee: USD 50 nonrefundable for Undergraduate and USD 65 for Graduate admissions.

Admission Requirements for International Students

The application is submitted through the College's website with an application fee.
Official copies of all Academic records in a sealed envelope.
A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduate programs.
English language proficiency test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or other accepted tests).
SAT /ACT scores are for undergraduate admissions and GMAT/GRE scores for graduate programs.
Completing an online verification form is required.
For graduate admissions two letters of recommendation from academic counselors/teachers and Resume is needed.
An essay stating why you want to join the College in around 500 words.
Financial statement with original supporting documents.
Passport ID pages Copy
The college also accepts international transfer students.

Issuance of I20 form or IAP 66 form may take 6 to 8 week’s time, therefore applicants need to start the application process keeping in mind the start date of the session they are applying for.

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

International applicants have to demonstrate English proficiency through one of the internationally recognized standardized examinations in English. Applicants are also requested to check course-wise specific requirements of different departments before seeking admission.

Undergraduate Students

Name of the test	Minimum Required Scores
TOEFL PBT	500
TOEFL CBT	173
TOEFL iBT	61
IELTS ACADEMIC	5.5overall or No less than 5.0 in each module
ACT	18
SAT- READING	25

Graduate Students

Name of the test	Minimum Required Scores
TOEFL PBT	550 with no less than 55 in Listening
TOEFL CBT	213 with no less than 21 in Listening
TOEFL iBT	80 with no less than 20 in each section
IELTS	6.5 with minimum 6.5 in Speaking

Visa Process for International Students

Applicants must submit the application, with all the documents which are specified below, after which they will receive Form I-20 or IAP66 from the Institute.

Application form, Resume, Essay and recommendation letters.
Copies ID pages of passport
Academic Transcripts
Proof of financial support (Bank statement/ Sponsor letter)
Passport pages with details of identification, DOB and residential address information
After receiving I-20, the applicant should apply for a student visa (F-1 visa) at the US Embassy by fulfilling the Embassy requirements of filing a completed application form and depositing the fee.
For obtaining a US visa, In-person interview and Biometrics are compulsory, which should be scheduled and attended by the applicant at the nearest Embassy office.

Idaho State University Undergraduate Admissions

Application Portal: Online Application Portal or Paper Based ISU Application

The applicants must submit the transcripts directly sent by the granting institution in a sealed envelope.

Financial support evidence documents, Passport copies, English language proficiency test scores, SAT/ACT scores, Letters of recommendations, Essays, Resume and other required documents can be uploaded through the account created for admission application.

The applicants also have to complete an online verification form.

Idaho State University Graduate Admissions

The graduate applications can be completed at the Graduate Application Portal with the required admission application fee.

The transcripts must be sent directly by the granting institution by email to gradadmissions@isu.edu or in a sealed envelope to Graduate School, Idaho State University, 921 S., 8th Ave Mail Stop 8075, Pocatello, ID 83209 -075.

The college offers masters in many areas including Accounting, Arts, Biomedical Science, Business, Chemistry, Engineering, Communication, Community and Public Health, Computer Science, Counseling, Management, Dental Hygiene and Sciences, Educational leadership, Linguistics, Geosciences, Health and related professions, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Sciences to name a few.

A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required and GRE/GMAT scores along with other requirements need to be fulfilled.

Requirements	Masters in Business Management	Masters of Science in Computer Science	Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering	Masters in Management In Informatics
Application	Online application	Online application	Online application	Online application
Admission Fee	USD 65	USD 65	USD 65	USD 65
Admission deadline	Rolling Fall, Summer and Spring	Rolling Fall, Summer and Spring	Rolling Fall, Summer and Spring	Rolling Fall, Summer and Spring
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required
GPA	Minimum 3.0	GRE: minimum 2.5 or GPA 3.5 without GRE	Minimum 2.5	Minimum 3.0
TOEFL	iBT 80	iBT 105	iBT 89	iBT 89
IELTS	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5
GMAT/GRE/MAT scores	GMAT 1150 or GRE minimum 337	GRE Analytical 3.0 GRE Verbal 40th Percentile and Quantitative 60th percentile	GRE Quantitative 65th percentile	GMAT 1150 or GRE minimum 337
Recommendations	Two academic/ professional references required	Two academic/ professional references required	Two academic/ professional references required	Two academic/ professional references required
Personal Essay	Required (250-500 words)	Required (250-500 words)	Required (250-500 words)	Required (250-500 words)
Resume	Required	Required of work experience	Required	Required
Financial Form	Required	Required	Required	Required
Decision time	3-4 weeks	Online application	Online application	Online application

The international students have to maintain the full time student status according to the laws of the country. Once the applicant completes all requirements for admission and is in receipt of a letter of acceptance, he /she should begin the I-20 and visa process.

The College admits students on the basis of their academic performance and the write ups given by the applicants. International students are eligible for merit based scholarships awarded by college which are automatically applied with the submission of application.

For any admission queries the applicants may contact Graduate School: at graddean@isu.edu or call 208-282-2150 OR International Programs Office at ipomail@isu.edu or call 208-282-4320 OR Office of Admissions: e-mail admissions@isu.edu or call 208-282-2475.