Idaho State University (ISU) Fast Facts

Idaho State University was founded as the Academy of Idaho in 1901. It was meant to be a school for the people with college prep and industrial courses. The Academy was open to all elements of society and soon became a school at the cross roads for a cross section of people.

The Academy held its first opening ceremony on September 22, 1902, with 70 students and 4 teachers. The campus has seen a lot of growth in the past 100 years and its enrollment now approaches 13,000.

For details on admission, application deadlines and financial information/assistance, please visit the Idaho State University website.

Facts:

• ISU maintains outreach centers in Boise, Idaho Falls, Twin Fall, American Falls, Blackfoot, Preston, Soda Springs and Coeur d'Alene.
• The mascot for the University was originally the "Bantams". The size or behavior didn't support the title, making it unpopular. In 1921, the new Director of Physical Education and Athletics Ralph Hutchinson, who was a Princeton graduate, organized the "I" Club. Group members adopted Princeton tiger as their mascot. In 1931, it became the University's official mascot.