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
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against University of Idaho's numbers?
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From University of Idaho's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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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 require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Idaho doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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