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Idaho State University

  • LocationPocatello, ID
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 12,614 students
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Idaho State University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The St. John Catholic Student Center in Pocatello is listed by the Diocese of Boise as the Catholic campus ministry for Idaho State University. The diocese lists a coordinator, David O'Neill, and a center address at 920 East Lovejoy Street.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Idaho State University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint John Catholic Student Center: 0.1 mi1Saint Joseph Chapel: 1.3 mi2St. John Catholic Student Center: 0.1 miIdaho State University (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint John Catholic Student Center — 0.1 mi · 917 East Lovejoy Street, Pocatello
  2. Saint Joseph Chapel — 1.3 mi · 439 North Hayes Avenue, Pocatello

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ACatholic life on campus: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Catholic life on campus

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Boisedioceseofboise.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Idaho State University St. John Catholic Student Center”
      The Diocese of Boise lists the St. John Catholic Student Center as the campus ministry for Idaho State University.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The Diocese of Boise lists a named coordinator and published contact details for the Catholic campus ministry at Idaho State University.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Boisedioceseofboise.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “David O'Neill BengalCatholics.com Director@BengalCatholics.com”
      The diocese lists David O'Neill as coordinator of the St. John Catholic Student Center, with a published email address.
      “Idaho State University St. John Catholic Student Center”
      The Diocese of Boise lists the St. John Catholic Student Center as the campus ministry for Idaho State University.

Concerns

None recorded.

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The Catholic center

St. John Catholic Student Center

  • Address: 920 East Lovejoy St., Pocatello, ID 83201
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: dioceseofboise.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Boisedioceseofboise.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Idaho State University St. John Catholic Student Center”
    The Diocese of Boise lists the St. John Catholic Student Center as the campus ministry for Idaho State University.
    “920 East Lovejoy St. Pocatello, ID 83201 208-233-0880”
    The Diocese of Boise lists the St. John Catholic Student Center at 920 East Lovejoy St., Pocatello, ID 83201.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
57 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.39%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.72%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.14 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$14,363

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
10,406
Total students12,614
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$12,193
Cost of attendance (per year)$21,527
Median federal debt at graduation$20,039
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
39%
First-year retention72%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$45,608
Admission rate—
Students receiving Pell grants28%

Value index: 50 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Boise

The Most Reverend Peter F. Christensen, Bishop of Boise

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dioceseofboise.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Idaho State University a Catholic college?
No. Idaho State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. John Catholic Student Center.

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