At a glance
Average net price
$14,831
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
57.3%
Admission rate
76%
Undergrad size
7,747
In-state tuition
$9,084
Out-of-state tuition
$28,320
Cost of attendance
$23,738
Median earnings (10y)
$54,670
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,116
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 75.6%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
26 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (32%), stem (23%), social sciences (21%).
- STEM23%
- Health2%
- Business13%
- Humanities & arts32%
- Social sciences21%
- Trades & services9%
- Liberal arts16.7%~1,292 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business13.1%~1,012 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences8.0%~622 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture7.6%~586 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering6.9%~532 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology5.6%~435 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~423 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~423 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education5.1%~394 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication3.6%~277 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~264 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture3.0%~236 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.8%~215 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~167 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~159 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~122 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~101 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.1%~85 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.1%~81 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~77 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~61 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~61 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~57 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.3%~24 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law. | First professional | 293 | $52,424 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 267 | $24,159 | $25,500 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 155 | $40,532 | $24,926 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 151 | $32,823 | $26,750 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 118 | $60,687 | $25,000 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy. | Master's | 116 | $39,163 | — |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 105 | $24,875 | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Master's | 100 | $50,825 | — |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 97 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 94 | $31,073 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 89 | $53,491 | $23,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 83 | $27,619 | $23,572 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 82 | $45,026 | $21,400 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Master's | 80 | $36,722 | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 75 | — | — |
| Forestry. | Bachelor's | 74 | $38,917 | $18,000 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | Master's | 70 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 70 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | Bachelor's | 69 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 69 | $33,949 | $29,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 69 | $63,504 | $21,500 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 69 | $39,311 | $22,087 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 67 | $26,982 | $26,209 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 65 | $72,891 | $25,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 65 | $61,842 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 57 | $45,863 | $15,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 53 | $66,060 | $27,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 51 | $30,980 | $24,400 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 50 | $39,599 | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 49 | — | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 49 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 49 | $32,103 | $21,643 |
| Plant Sciences. | Bachelor's | 48 | $26,655 | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. | Bachelor's | 46 | $25,155 | $26,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 46 | $48,854 | — |
| Geography and Cartography. | Undergraduate certificate | 44 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 44 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 44 | $52,539 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 44 | $24,912 | $27,965 |
| Graphic Communications. | Bachelor's | 42 | — | $26,958 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Idaho
University of Idaho is a large institution located in Moscow, Idaho, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 7,747 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Business, Social sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Idaho — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $14,831 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $9,084 for in-state students and $28,320 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $23,738 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 57.3%, a above-average completion outcome. 75.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $54,670 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Idaho confers degrees and certificates across 26 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Business, Social sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (32% of credentials), stem (23% of credentials), social sciences (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Idaho accepts 76% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,116. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in Moscow, Idaho (town), University of Idaho draws students from across Idaho and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Idaho
Q.How much does University of Idaho cost?
The average net price at University of Idaho is $14,831 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $23,738.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Idaho?
University of Idaho has a 6-year graduation rate of 57.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Idaho?
University of Idaho admits 76% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University of Idaho graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Idaho graduate earns $54,670 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Idaho?
Published tuition is $9,084 in-state and $28,320 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Idaho located?
University of Idaho is located in Moscow, Idaho (ZIP 83844).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Idaho at their official website.