University of Idaho

University of Idaho is a public, state school in a small town setting in Moscow, Idaho. University of Idaho was founded in 1889 and now enrolls around 10,791 students a year, including 8,366 undergrads. University of Idaho offers on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at University of Idaho! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of University of Idaho's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? University of Idaho students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? University of Idaho has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? University of Idaho has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at University of Idaho on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at University of Idaho on the Student Life page.

Is University of Idaho a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a school is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a better sense of what University of Idaho offers and if it might be the right college for you.

University of Idaho Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Idaho. University of Idaho admitted 74% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 9,938 students applied to University of Idaho and 7,398 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of Idaho

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at University of Idaho, around 77% return for their sophomore year. University of Idaho's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 59%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for University of Idaho Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

University of Idaho's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $285.6 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $8,394 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at University of Idaho

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. University of Idaho meets 78.2% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend University of Idaho full-time are awarded $13,773 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $22,972 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at University of Idaho. Based on this information, how does University of Idaho sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is University of Idaho a good school for you?

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Where is University of Idaho Located?

University of Idaho is located in the small town setting of Moscow, Idaho.

If you want to see University of Idaho for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 95 to Moscow, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Pullman-Moscow Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of Idaho and Moscow are like without leaving home.

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