#278 nationally · R2 · Idaho

Idaho State University research spending

Idaho State University spent $18M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #278 among US R1 and R2 universities and #2 in Idaho.

$18Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#278of 297 nationally
#2 of 2in Idaho (12% of the state's listed total)
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Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
275Bowling Green State University-Main CampusOHR2$21M
276University of New OrleansLAR2$20M
277Jackson State UniversityMSR2$19M
278Idaho State UniversityIDR2$18M
279Florida Institute of TechnologyFLR2$17M
280Long Island UniversityNYR2$17M
281Texas Southern UniversityTXR2$16M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Idaho State University run through its research office: https://www.isu.edu/research/

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Questions

How much does Idaho State University spend on research?
Idaho State University reported $18M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Idaho State University rank nationally for research spending?
#278 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #2 of 2 in Idaho.
Is Idaho State University an R1 university?
Idaho State University is classified R2 (high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.