Idaho State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

27%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
3%
International
21
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%(7,223)
Hispanic
13.3%(1,318)
African American
1.3%(127)
Asian
1.4%(143)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%(131)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(34)
Two or More Races
3.5%(342)
Unknown
5.7%(561)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color27%
Total Enrollment12,301
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
40.5%(4,061)
Women
59.5%(5,956)

Gender Statistics

Men4,061

33% of total enrollment

Women5,956

48% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Idaho State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 38% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 20% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
28.6%(2,860)
18-19
21.7%(2,175)
20-21
16.7%(1,670)
22-24
13.2%(1,324)
25+
19.8%(1,988)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.2%(51)
22-24
19.5%(446)
25+
78.2%(1,787)

Age Diversity Insights

38%

Traditional Age (18-21)

20%

Non-Traditional (25+)

19%

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 95% in-state residents, 2% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
95.0%(1,223)
Out-of-State
2.3%(29)
International
2.8%(36)

Regional Representation

In-State1,223

95% of student body

Out-of-State29

2% of student body

International36

3% of student body

States Represented

21 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

27%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

20%

Non-Traditional Age