What University of Idaho costs
University of Idaho charges $9,084 a year in published tuition and fees for Idaho residents, about $4,542 a semester, and $28,320 a year for students from other states, about $14,160 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $23,738 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $13,355 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
University of Idaho takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into University of Idaho
For fall 2024, University of Idaho received 13,443 applications and admitted 10,154 students, and 2,025 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 990 and 1230.
What University of Idaho students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Idaho (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 107 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 62 |
| Criminology | 59 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 57 |
| Animal Sciences | 54 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 48 |
| Computer Science | 47 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences / Technology | 40 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near University of Idaho
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Washington State University, Pullman, Washington: about 7 miles away
- Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, Idaho: about 22 miles away
- Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington: about 59 miles away
Colleges like University of Idaho
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming: 7,944 undergraduates
- Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah: 9,289 undergraduates
- Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington: 7,833 undergraduates
- Stockton University, Galloway, New Jersey: 7,537 undergraduates
- University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia: 7,520 undergraduates
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Lists that include University of Idaho
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- Small-Town and Rural Colleges: 176 Compared
- Smaller Public Universities in the Mountain West: 11 Compared
- Division I Colleges in the Mountain West: 21 Compared
FAQ
What is University of Idaho's acceptance rate? 75.5% for fall 2024: 10,154 of 13,443 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of Idaho? $9,084 a year for in-state students and $28,320 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is University of Idaho part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with University of Idaho about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to University of Idaho? About 7,700 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do University of Idaho students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 990–1230.
What is the campus setting at University of Idaho? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Idaho (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of Idaho
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
