Idaho State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

27%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
3%
International
30
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Idaho State University has a diverse student body with 27% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
73.1%(8,734)
Hispanic
13.4%(1,606)
African American
1.2%(148)
Asian
1.4%(168)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%(165)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(45)
Two or More Races
3.5%(413)
Unknown
5.6%(673)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color27%
Total Enrollment14,796
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Idaho State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Idaho State University has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.7%(4,935)
Women
59.3%(7,186)

Gender Statistics

Men4,935

33% of total enrollment

Women7,186

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Idaho State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 35% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
27.2%(2,827)
18-19
23.3%(2,428)
20-21
18.0%(1,868)
22-24
12.7%(1,318)
25+
18.9%(1,965)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.7%(37)
22-24
19.7%(436)
25+
78.5%(1,734)

Age Diversity Insights

35%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

18%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Idaho State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 97% in-state residents, 0% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.1%(1,587)
Out-of-State
0.3%(5)
International
2.6%(42)

Regional Representation

In-State1,587

97% of student body

Out-of-State5

0% of student body

International42

3% of student body

States Represented

30 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

27%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age