Boise State University is a public university located in Boise, Idaho that serves over 28,000 enrolled students across more than 200 academic majors and programs. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate education with average class sizes of 29 students, along with research opportunities and community partnerships.

Idaho State University is a public research institution founded in 1901 that offers technical certificates, undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across multiple campuses in Idaho. As the state's designated lead institution in health professions, the university hosts over 75 percent of Idaho's health degree programs and serves students from around the world at locations in Pocatello, Meridian, Idaho Falls, and Twin Falls.

The University of Idaho is a public land-grant research university in Moscow, Idaho.