Idaho State University

Idaho State University is a public university located in Pocatello, Idaho, United States. It provides undergraduate and graduate education across multiple colleges, including arts and letters, business, education, health sciences, engineering, and pharmacy. The university also conducts research and offers community outreach programs. Its core mission is to deliver accessible higher education and to contribute to regional economic development through teaching, scholarship, and service.

While specific enrollment figures are not provided in the source, the institution serves a diverse student body drawn primarily from Idaho and neighboring states. It operates as a state-funded entity under the Idaho State Board of Education, meaning it is publicly owned and governed. Idaho State University is noted for its health sciences programs, particularly its pharmacy and physician assistant studies, and for its role as a regional hub for healthcare training. The university offers professional programs in health sciences that incorporate clinical training components. In May 2026, Idaho State University was affected by a global cyber attack on the Canvas learning management system, leading it to cancel exams scheduled after noon local time. This incident highlighted the university's dependence on secure digital infrastructure for academic continuity. Relevant structural notes: The university is part of the Idaho State System of Higher Education and receives funding from the state of Idaho, with no private parent organization.