University of Idaho

Moscow, ID

publicDoctoral Universities: High Research Activity (R2)

Safety

B

ROI

A

University of Idaho is a large public R2 doctoral research university located in Moscow, Idaho, with an undergraduate enrollment of 7,747. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Idaho postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 76% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 76% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $13,374 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $86,762. The 4-year graduation rate is 59%, 14 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $54,670. FIRE rates the campus free speech climate at 65/100 — a mixed record on speech protections.

Acceptance Rate

75.5%

Avg Net Price

$14,831

6-yr Grad Rate

61.9%

Earnings 10yr

$54,670

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
75.5%
SAT Range
990–1230
ACT Range
20–26
Enrollment
7,747
Student:Faculty
18:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$9,084
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,320
Room & Board
$11,243
Students Receiving Aid
23.5%
Median Debt at Grad

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