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University of Idaho

University of Idaho is a medium, public institution located in Moscow, id. Founded in 1889, University of Idaho offers undergraduate degrees in 224 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 7,120 undergraduates
cost $8,396 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Idaho? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 73.9%
SAT score average 1129
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.4
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Idaho is known for one of its top majors: Law. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Engineering and Technology
Public Policy and Administration
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Law
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Mechanical Engineering
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Marketing
Sociology

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,396
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,898
Books & supplies $1,232
Other expenses $3,320
Cost of attendance* $22,846
Average financial aid package $13,691
Estimated cost $9,155 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $27,632
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,898
Books & supplies $1,232
Other expenses $3,320
Cost of attendance* $42,082
Average financial aid package $13,691
Estimated cost $28,391 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Idaho has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,120, with gender binary students split 50% male and 50% female.

Total enrollment

11,849

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
NA

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Idaho, students love their Student Alumni Relations Board (SARB), student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 875 Perimeter Drive MS 2282, Moscow, ID 83844-2282
phone 208-885-6111
address www.uidaho.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student alumni relations board (sarb)

Associate students university of idaho (asui)

Vandal volunteers club

Earth club

Gender and sexuality alliance

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Idaho to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Idaho?

University of Idaho is located in Moscow, id.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Idaho? 

The acceptance rate for University of Idaho is 74%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Idaho?

The average high school GPA for University of Idaho students was 3.4.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Idaho?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Idaho including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $91,384.

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