| ISU vs. The University of Montana |
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|---|---|---|
#405 in National Universities #6 in Idaho Colleges | Rankings* | #259 in National Universities #2 in Montana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,610 Idaho Residents $27,720 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,552 Montana Residents $33,671 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,522 Idaho Residents $30,632 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,039 Montana Residents $37,595 Out-of-State |
| More$8,170 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,039 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Acceptance Rate | 95.86% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 19.29% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger13,061 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,811 |
| Larger10,834 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,891 |
| Smaller2,227 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,920 |
| Larger2,515 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,398 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower39% | Graduate Rate | Higher48% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,206) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,808) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,588) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,500) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 803 | Number of faculty | 592 |
| Lower$80,213 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$84,022 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.