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Moscow, Idaho 83844-2282

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Known for business — excellent value

University of Idaho is a public institution in Moscow with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1088, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7.4K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,670 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,782.

79%Acceptance
1088SAT Avg
7,363Students
17:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$54,670Earnings 10yr
$13,782Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Idaho Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1088

Reading & WritingMid: 560
490610
MathMid: 545
460590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2029

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

79.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1088

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,816
Tuition (out-of-state)$29,784
Room & Board$10,380
Books & Supplies$1,232
Total Cost of Attendance$22,669
Average Net Price$13,782
Median Debt at Graduation$21,982
Monthly Payment (10yr)$233

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,930
$30–48K$11,390
$48–75K$12,902
$75–110K$16,256
$110K+$18,322

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,782

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,784

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

48

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (224)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,363
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Black 1%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.9%
Freshman Retention75.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,602
8 Years$49,092
10 Years$54,670

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,100
Men
$53,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

94Average

Estimated from ID state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Seattlepop. 740K
257 mi(445 min)
Portlandpop. 650K
284 mi(492 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
485 mi(841 min)

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