University of Idaho
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 7,747 students.
About This School
University of Idaho is a public institution located in Moscow, Idaho with approximately 7,747 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Idaho has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,831 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $47,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Idaho is a public land-grant research university in Moscow, Idaho, United States. Established 137 years ago in 1889 and opened three years later, it was the state's sole university for 71 years, until 1963.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the average net price of just $13,782/year and relatively low median debt of $15,784 make this one of the more affordable public university options, and Idaho's land-grant research history gives it genuine depth in agriculture, engineering, and natural resources. That said, a 61% graduation rate and 75% freshman retention are real concerns — roughly 1 in 4 freshmen don't return for sophomore year, which is worth asking about directly. Worth considering if you're drawn to a smaller public university feel with in-state or Western regional tuition benefits, but come in with a clear plan and ask admissions how they support students to the finish line.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 20% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,747 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
Other Schools in Idaho
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID · Private nonprofit
Boise State University
Boise, ID · Public
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID · Public
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID · Public
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID · Public
North Idaho College
Coeur d'Alene, ID · Public
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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