For you. For us. For Idaho.
For you. For us. For Idaho.

Idaho’s Public Colleges and Universities

A stronger Idaho, one degree at a time.

There’s no better way to ensure that Idaho’s growth is smart growth than to give our Idaho students an opportunity to discover their path and grow their potential to build a future here at home. Idaho’s public colleges and universities make it possible.

Idaho’s Public Colleges and Universities

The path to success starts here.

According to a national survey conducted in 2018, Americans with a college education report they are happier, healthier and enjoying a higher quality of life than respondents with a high school education or less.

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Idaho business leaders speak out for Idaho’s public colleges and universities.

Tom Mortel, Co-Managing Partner of Hawley Troxell
Lisa Grow, President and CEO of Idaho Power
Jessie Jarvis, Founder and CEO of Of the West

“Speaking as someone who’s gone through higher education, having these opportunities, and having these facilities and faculty, it’s really just an investment in Idaho. You can’t put a price on that.”

– Bill Thurston, University of Idaho

“Speaking as someone who’s gone through higher education, having these opportunities, and having these facilities and faculty, it’s really just an investment in Idaho. You can’t put a price on that.”

– Bill Thurston, University of Idaho

For you.

Higher ed. Lower cost.

Furthering your education in Idaho makes more sense than ever. Not only do Idaho students benefit from lower costs, but the valuable relationships our public colleges and universities have developed with Idaho businesses present more opportunities for them. Working in a job you love in the state you love works for all of us.

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For you.

The sixth lowest costs of all states.

Idaho’s colleges and universities are consistently ranked among the best in the country and students can take advantage of lower costs that make higher education in our state one of America’s best values.

Idaho Public Colleges and Universities Contribute…

$4.1 Billion
in gross state product*

82,657
full & part time jobs*

*Analysis of the Economic Impact & Return on Investment of Education, Idaho State Board of Education (Source 1) (Source 2)

Idaho Public Colleges and Universities Contribute…

$4.1 Billion
in gross state product*

82,657
full & part time jobs*

*Analysis of the Economic Impact & Return on Investment of Education, Idaho State Board of Education (Source 1) (Source 2)

For Us.

Earning comes from learning.

Idaho’s public colleges and universities continue to have a profound effect on the lives of students long after they’ve completed their education. The benefits of higher incomes from higher education impact not just individuals but families, communities, and Idaho. The path to success starts here. 

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For Us.

A higher return on investment.

Graduates from Idaho’s institutions of higher learning have made immeasurable contributions to our state and local communities, including more than 4-billion dollars a year to our state’s economy. Those with post-secondary education are more likely to be employed and more likely to save our government money by relying less on government paying out more for health care and other safety-net programs.

“If I had someone asking me, should I go right into the workforce or should I go into higher education? I would say higher education because the possibilities are endless.”

– Dustin Wendt, Lewis-Clark State College

“If I had someone asking me, should I go right into the workforce or should I go into higher education? I would say higher education because the possibilities
are endless.”

– Dustin Wendt,
Lewis-Clark State College

For Idaho.

Preparing today’s students for the jobs of tomorrow.

The demand for a highly skilled and educated workforce will continue to grow as Idaho grows. In the next decade, the demand will be for jobs that don’t exist today. From careers in the trades to service sectors to technology, Idaho’s public colleges and universities are positioned to ensure that our students and our state never fall behind.

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For Idaho.

85% of jobs in 2030 don’t exist yet.*

Human talent is the most important driver of economic vitality. Idaho’s business leaders have reported that the lack of skilled workers was their #1 problem.** 60% of our 25-34-year-old workers will need to hold post-secondary credentials. It’s not realistic to think we can solve this challenge with an out-of-state workforce. We have the human resources growing in our own state and the institutions of higher learning that are ready and able to take on the challenges Idaho faces today and tomorrow.
*Emerging Technologies’ Impact on Society & Work in 2030 by IFTF for Dell Technologies
**2019 report Idaho Business for Education and HP, Inc.

The path to success starts here.

Let your journey of possibilities begin at one of Idaho’s public colleges or universities. Even if you’re unsure what you want to accomplish in life, advancing your education after high school is going to help you to find your direction and dramatically improve your chances for success in whatever field or endeavor you choose. Lead on.

Boise State provides an innovative, transformative, and equitable educational environment that prepares students for success and advances Idaho and the world.

Lewis-Clark State College is Idaho’s small college experience, offering students personalized attention, affordability, accessibility, and high-quality two- and four-year programs in areas like nursing, teacher education, and CTE.

Idaho State University serves the entire state with Health Science education while providing rural southeast Idaho with career technical education and pathways to career-ready degrees.

University of Idaho is the state’s land-grant research university serving all of Idaho with nationally ranked programs in agriculture, natural resources, engineering and law while providing a preferred residential campus experience on its Moscow campus.

The path to success starts here.

Let your journey of possibilities begin at one of Idaho’s public colleges or universities. Even if you’re unsure what you want to accomplish in life, advancing your education after high school is going to help you to find your direction and dramatically improve your chances for success in whatever field of endeavor you choose. Lead on.

Lewis Clark State College is the state’s small college experience serving full-time/part-time, traditional-age and adult students, through degree-seeking and regionally responsive CTE, workforce and community education programs.

Idaho State University serves the entire state with Health Science education while providing rural southeast Idaho with career technical education and pathways to career-ready degrees.

Boise State University is a public, metropolitan research university of distinction providing leadership in academics, research, and civic engagement to serve the people of Idaho and the broader world.

University of Idaho is the state’s land-grant research university serving all of Idaho with nationally ranked programs in agriculture, natural resources, engineering and law while providing a preferred residential campus experience on its Moscow campus.