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University of Idaho Science & Tech Programs

University of Idaho is a public institution located in Moscow, ID. A Distant Town provides a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

University of Idaho Rankings

UIdaho has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #2 of 30 State — Idaho
Overall Quality #20 of 175 Region — Rocky Mountains
Overall Quality #709 of 4,630 Nationwide

Where Is University of Idaho?

Location of University of Idaho

Get in touch with UIdaho can be found below.

Contact Details
Address: 875 Perimeter Drive MS 2282, Moscow, ID 83844-2282
Phone: 8888843246
Website: www.uidaho.edu/
Admissions: www.uidaho.edu/admissions
Financial Aid: www.uidaho.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into UIdaho?

You can apply to UIdaho online at: www.uidaho.edu/admissions/apply

UIdaho is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for UIdaho

This is what UIdaho considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into UIdaho?

UIdaho admits 76%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 20% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

53% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at UIdaho, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 500 and 630. Math scores were between 490 and 600.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for University of Idaho  ( 500 to 630 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for University of Idaho  ( 490 to 600 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 990 to 1230.
SAT Total Scores for University of Idaho  ( 990 to 1230 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at UIdaho ranged between 20 and 26.

ACT Composite Scores for University of Idaho  ( 20 to 26 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at UIdaho can differ by gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 6,739 4,823 72%
Women 6,704 5,331 80%

Can I Afford University of Idaho?

The average net price after aid at UIdaho is $13,782. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $6,756
In-State Fees $2,328
Out-of-State Tuition $25,992
Out-of-State Fees $2,328
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $9,084
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $28,320

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 20% of students at UIdaho receive some form of financial aid (1,825 students).

Nearly 71% of students at UIdaho receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,286 per student.

23% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,357.

Student Loan Debt

38% of UIdaho undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,278 per year.

University of Idaho Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,587 students enrolled at UIdaho. UIdaho is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,363 undergraduate students at UIdaho, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at UIdaho

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Idaho undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of UIdaho Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 95
Black or African American 80
Hispanic 625
White 5,338
American Indian/Alaska Native 88
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 14
Two or More Races 353
Non-Resident 412

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at UIdaho are listed below.

Top 5 Home States of UIdaho Students
State First-Time UG Students
Idaho 1,262
Washington 289
Oregon 67
California 63
Alaska 19

Additionally, approximately 5.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Idaho Graduate Student Diversity

2,580 of UIdaho’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at UIdaho, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at UIdaho

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Idaho graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at UIdaho
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 54
Black or African American 51
Hispanic 180
White 1,720
American Indian/Alaska Native 41
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 7
Two or More Races 110
Non-Resident 276

Online Learning at University of Idaho

UIdaho offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

3,550 undergraduate students at UIdaho took at least one online class — of those, 568 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 468 students took at least one online class and 942 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Science & Tech Programs at University of Idaho

Below are the science & tech programs are offered at UIdaho, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Architectural Sciences and Technology 40 33 73
Interior Architecture 12 12
Landscape Architecture 4 3 7
Architecture 3 3
Environmental Design 2 2

Academic Programs at University of Idaho

UIdaho offers 31 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

UIdaho maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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