University of Idaho

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About University of Idaho

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

The University of Idaho is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Moscow, Idaho. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,269, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The university offers 121 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 60%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,540, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $25,776.

Moscow, ID

$6,540

Avg in-state
tuition

$25,776

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

79%

Acceptance Rate

75%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

60%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-29

SAT 25th-75th Percentile950-1200

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

12k

Students enrolled

45%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold
InternationalCheck Bold

Demographics

White

73%

Unknown

4%

Black

1%

Hispanic

9%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

6%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

25% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

25%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

47

Total Online Enrollment

5,373

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

83% On-campus

17% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold7% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold12% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold35% online

Master'sCheck Bold33% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

30%

State Grant Aid

21%

Institution Grant Aid

93%

Pell Grant

25%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,346
State Grant Aid$3,421
Institution Grant Aid$10,139
Pell Grant Aid$4,896

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debtafter graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

3.8%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Architecture And Related Services.
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
7Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
8Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
9Education.
10Engineering.
11Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
12English Language And Literature/Letters.
13Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
14Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
15Health Professions And Related Programs.
16History.
17Legal Professions And Studies.
18Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
19Mathematics And Statistics.
20Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
21Natural Resources And Conservation.
22Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
23Philosophy And Religious Studies.
24Physical Sciences.
25Psychology.
26Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
27Social Sciences.
28Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.