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University of Idaho

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,310
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 81%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 59%

Located in Moscow, Idaho, UIdaho is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 81% indicates that UIdaho is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Idaho is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UIdaho boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

81.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,340

Cost of attendance at University of Idaho in 2022 for students from Idaho.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Idaho's average $7,163
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,576

Cost of attendance at University of Idaho in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Idaho's average $20,992
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at University of Idaho received on average $12,208 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,208
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 443 32% $4,577 $2,027,439
Other Federal Grant 1,293 93% $3,824 $4,944,318
State Grant/Scholarships 224 16% $3,353 $751,152
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,310 94% $8,308 $10,883,531
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,358 97% $12,208 $16,579,001

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Idaho students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Idaho students is 59.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 55.7%.

59.2%

  • asian 72.7% 16 students
  • African American 40.9% 9 students
  • white 60.7% 713 students
  • unknown 38.1% 8 students
  • hispanic 55.4% 102 students
  • International Students 59.3% 32 students
  • Mixed Race 55.6% 35 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Big Sky Conference
  • Basketball Big Sky Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Big Sky Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Idaho provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Idaho offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)