| ISU vs. Northern Colorado |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#405 in National Universities #6 in Idaho Colleges | Rankings* | #363 in National Universities #13 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| 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 | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,610 Idaho Residents $27,720 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,901 Colorado Residents $26,979 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,522 Idaho Residents $30,632 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,376 Colorado Residents $26,446 Out-of-State |
| More$8,170 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,160 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,070 SAT 24 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 85.85% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 13.01% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger13,061 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,869 |
| Larger10,834 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,480 |
| Smaller2,227 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,389 |
| Larger2,515 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,553 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower39% | Graduate Rate | Higher51% |
| Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher32% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher76% |
| 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: 3,542) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,588) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,066) |
| Faculty | ||
| 14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 803 | Number of faculty | 679 |
| Lower$80,213 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$81,228 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.