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About University of Idaho

public research universityidaho flagship institutionhigh research activityengineering and business focusaccessible admissions

University of Idaho is a public research university in Moscow, ID, known for its public research university, idaho flagship institution, and high research activity. With an acceptance rate of 74%, UI is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,951 students each year. UI is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 950–1200, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. UI offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $8,753 per year; the sticker price of $41,490 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Idaho acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

74%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1075
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.00 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 950 – 1200 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Idaho

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Application Strategy
University of Idaho is Idaho's flagship land-grant university, so if you have any interest in agriculture, natural resources, engineering, or forestry, name those programs directly in your application rather than writing generically about the school.
Test Score Strategy
Since University of Idaho is test optional and does not heavily weight essays, withholding a score below their 75th percentile is a smart move. Let your GPA and course rigor carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Idaho actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$41k/yr$11.3k
30k-48k~$41k/yr$11.2k
48k-75k~$41k/yr$13.4k
75k-110k~$41k/yr$17.1k
110k+~$41k/yr$18.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

61%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$43k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
7,156
Undergrad Enrollment
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