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Idaho State University Men's Track & Field

Welcome to the Idaho State University men's track & field recruiting profile. Idaho State competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Big Sky Conference from Pocatello, Idaho. Led by head coach Hillary Merkley, Idaho State University pairs open admissions with a 35% graduation rate and a $12,174 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
Not reported
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Big Sky Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
15,249
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
100% (Open Admission)
State
Idaho
City
Pocatello
Address
921 S 8th Ave
Staff
Hillary Merkley
Head Coach
Joe Silvers
Associate Head Coach
(208) 282-2457·View profile
Mason Mahacek
Track and Field Assistant Coach - Sprints/hurdles/multis
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Payden Campbell
Track and Field Assistant Coach - Throws
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Zach Kughn
Head Cross Country Coach/assistant Track and Field Coach
(810) 423-2804·View profile
F

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 2% of D1 men's track & field programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
72%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
35%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$41,377
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$45,608
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 83% of D1 men's track & field programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$6,104
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$25,214
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$7,882
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$12,174
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$50

Program Resources

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
Not reported
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
Not reported
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (208) 282-2700

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