University of Idaho

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,756

3.3% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$15,111

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

75.5%

13,443 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

12,286

73.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

57.3%

799 Graduates

About

University of Idaho is a higher education institution located in Latah County, ID. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of Idaho were General Studies (283 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 2,829 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Idaho. 53.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,135 degrees), 7.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (286 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Idaho is $6,756, which is $−25,164 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Idaho is $6,756, which is $25,164 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,111.

In 2024, 71% of undergraduate students attending University of Idaho received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,756

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Idaho was $6,756. The cost of tuition at University of Idaho is $−25,164 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Idaho (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,111

2024 Value

5.11%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Idaho had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,111. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Idaho grew by 5.11%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Idaho (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,380

Room and Board

$1,232

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Idaho was of $10,380 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.00963% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,232. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Idaho (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at University of Idaho received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.41% with respect to 2023, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Idaho (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Idaho received 13,443 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 9.99% annual growth. Out of those 13,443 applicants, 10,154 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.5% acceptance rate.

There were 12,286 students enrolled at University of Idaho in 2024. 53% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Idaho has an overall enrollment yield of 19.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

10,154

Accepted Out of 13,443

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Idaho was 75.5% (10,154 admissions from 13,443 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 79.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 9.99%, while admissions grew by 5.05%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Idaho (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

53%

Submission Percentage (2024)

1,066

Scores Submitted (2024)

53% of enrolled first-time students at University of Idaho in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Idaho had a total enrollment of 12,286 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Idaho is 9,074 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,212. This means that 73.9% of students enrolled at University of Idaho are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Idaho, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.2% White, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.71% Two or More Races, 1.46% Asian, 1.32% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.29% Black or African American, and 0.228% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Idaho in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (37.1%), followed by White Female (36%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.58%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.1%), followed by White Male (29.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.47%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Idaho in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,286 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Idaho is 9,074 and the part-time enrollment is 3,212. This means that 73.9% of students enrolled at University of Idaho are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Idaho (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Idaho was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Idaho had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Idaho (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
8,751 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,007 enrolled students
Two or More Races
579 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Idaho is 71.2% White, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.71% Two or More Races, 1.46% Asian, 1.32% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.29% Black or African American, and 0.228% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 591 students (4.81%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 199 more women than men received degrees from University of Idaho. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Idaho is white (2,135 degrees awarded). There were 7.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (286 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of Idaho is General Studies (283 degrees awarded).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Idaho, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (230 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (97 degrees), and Agriculture (175 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Architects, except landscape and naval

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Idaho are Architects, except landscape and naval (109,822 people), Other managers (80,474 people), Project management specialists (32,469 people), Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (29,361 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (26,639 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Idaho in 2024 are Natural Resources & Conservation (230 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (97 degrees), Agriculture (175 degrees), Legal (120 degrees), and Communication Technologies (19 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Idaho are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at University of Idaho are Natural Resources & Conservation (230 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (97 degrees), Agriculture (175 degrees), Legal (120 degrees), and Communication Technologies (19 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Idaho are Architectural, engineering & related services (164,184 people), Construction (79,724 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (70,184 people), Elementary & secondary schools (66,376 people), and Farming (38,074 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Idaho.

General Studies

Most Common (2024)

283 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Idaho was General Studies with 283 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of Idaho according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,315

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,514

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,315 degrees were awarded to men at University of Idaho, which is 0.869 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,514).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Idaho by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 165 degrees were awarded to men at University of Idaho in General Studies, which is 1.08 times more than the 153 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 153 degrees were awarded to men at University of Idaho in General Studies, which is 0.927 times less than the 165 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 41% of students graduating from University of Idaho completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (61.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Idaho is Female and White (61.8% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.53% of graduates (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,135 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
286 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
118 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Idaho is white (2,135 degrees awarded). There were 7.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (286 degrees).

1.52% of degree recipients (43 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
1,311 degrees awarded
White Male
1,261 degrees awarded
White Female
1,251 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Idaho is white male (1,311 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,261 degrees).

Operations

University of Idaho has an endowment valued at nearly $433M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 22.1M (5.1%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Idaho had a total salary expenditure of 518M. University of Idaho employs 173 Professors, 159 Associate professors and 117 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Idaho are Male Professor (126), Male Associate professor (109), and Female Assistant professor (61).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Idaho are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 377 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 270 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 244 employees.

Endowment

$433M

2024 Endowment

9.2%

growth from 2023

University of Idaho has an endowment valued at about $433M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Idaho grew 9.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $181M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Idaho (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$212M

2024 Salaries

6.46%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Idaho paid a median of $212M in salaries, which represents 40.9% of their overall expenditure ($518M) and a 6.46% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.5% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.66% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$49.1M

Instructional Salaries

522

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Idaho paid a total of $49.1M to 522 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Idaho were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 377 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 270 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 244 employees.

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