University of Idaho
PublicMoscow, ID
University of Idaho, in Moscow, ID, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 7,747 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 76% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $103,530/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $19,476 more per year in tuition and fees (3.0x the in-state rate).
Idaho publishes tuition and fees as one figure. Art and architecture students pay an extra program fee.
Tuition & fees are University of Idaho's own published 2026-27 rates (source); other figures are from the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Idaho takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
University of Idaho's published WUE rate for 2026-27: $13,538 a year in tuition and fees (source).
Where do you stand against University of Idaho's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of Idaho weighs your application
From University of Idaho's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Idaho weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Idaho look for in applicants?
Per University of Idaho's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA, standardized test scores as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Idaho's acceptance rate?
University of Idaho in Moscow, ID admits approximately 76% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Idaho?
Admitted students at University of Idaho typically score between 990–1230 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Idaho?
Admitted students at University of Idaho typically score between 20–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Idaho cost?
University of Idaho's total cost of attendance is reported at $23,738 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Idaho offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Idaho takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Idaho?
For 2026-27, University of Idaho's tuition and required fees are $29,300 for out-of-state students and $9,824 for in-state students -- $19,476 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does University of Idaho require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Idaho doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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