Many students, particularly athletes and musicians, pick ISU because it鈥檚 鈥渇inancially affordable.鈥 However, when they get there, students find plenty more to love, whether it鈥檚 the fact that 鈥淚SU is small and the professors really care鈥, the way it fosters 鈥渟ubstantive knowledge and practical experience鈥 in its students鈥 education, or its 鈥渆mphasis on academics and school pride.鈥 Within students鈥 concentrations, the 鈥渕ajor specific professors are wonderful鈥 and students find that 鈥減rofessors don't just lecture, they provide students with hands-on opportunities鈥 and 鈥渋ndividualized personal instruction.鈥 鈥淲e do a lot of field work here, sometimes more than homework.鈥 Whether you鈥檙e a scientist or an artist, 鈥淚SU suits the needs of every type of learner鈥, and 鈥渄iversity and making connections鈥 rank high among students鈥 reasons to be satisfied with their education. In addition to its nationally recognized music program, ISU maintains standout programs in English, Psychology, Technology, Education, and Aviation, among others. Students receive 鈥渁ccess to professors鈥 and a 鈥渟trong support system鈥, and with ISU鈥檚 鈥渉igh GPA and academic requirements鈥, they feel the university does 鈥渆verything they can to help you suceed.鈥