# University of Idaho

Public college in Moscow, ID. IPEDS ID 142285.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-idaho · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-idaho.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 76% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $14,831 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 57%; beats 50% of ID colleges and 57% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $54,670; beats 100% of ID colleges and 54% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,784

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,270 |
| 30-48k | $11,193 |
| 48-75k | $13,374 |
| 75-110k | $17,130 |
| 110k+ | $18,791 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.37 years on average (41% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $54,670 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ID (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,270 | $49,250 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $11,193 | $48,913 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $13,374 | $58,444 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $17,130 | $74,858 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $18,791 | $82,117 | 4.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $23,738 in-state; about $42,974 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $9,084 in-state, $28,320 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $10,380; books: $1,232

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 500–630; SAT math: 490–600; ACT: 20–26 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 12,222 applicants, 9,666 admitted, 1,869 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 76%, ACT 20–26 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 79%, ACT 20–29 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (90 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $70,276 | $103,530 | $25,500 |
| Electrical Engineering | $80,700 | $94,484 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $65,409 | $86,415 | $25,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $68,885 | $86,310 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration | $59,334 | $81,967 | $23,000 |
| Agricultural Business | $48,338 | $80,690 | $17,956 |
| Chemical Engineering | $75,915 | $80,558 | $27,000 |
| Business Economics | $44,655 | $78,254 | $26,000 |
| Finance | $46,428 | $71,929 | $21,400 |
| Accounting | $40,001 | $67,887 | $15,000 |
| Forestry | $47,399 | $64,392 | $18,000 |
| Management Information Systems | $52,920 | $63,639 | $17,457 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $31,028 | $62,791 | $22,500 |
| Architecture | $44,215 | $62,557 | $24,900 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $35,212 | $60,241 | $29,566 |
| Marketing | $45,555 | $59,776 | $24,926 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $38,136 | $56,032 | $26,000 |
| Biology | $39,368 | $55,147 | $21,250 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $45,327 | $54,732 | $29,000 |
| Human Resources | $49,442 | $52,438 | $22,087 |
| Sociology | $31,440 | $51,873 | $23,572 |
| History | not reported | $50,628 | $27,965 |
| Political Science | $27,881 | $50,593 | $21,643 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,677 | $50,237 | $26,750 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $32,662 | $49,929 | $26,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $27,484 | $49,651 | $25,000 |
| Graphic Communications | $25,848 | $49,188 | $26,958 |
| International Relations | $30,261 | $48,662 | $24,400 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $36,200 | $47,825 | $16,835 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $33,620 | $47,654 | $26,209 |
| Plant Sciences | $44,559 | $47,392 | not reported |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | $31,656 | $47,372 | $19,375 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | $34,340 | $46,758 | $27,701 |
| Studio Art | $22,617 | $45,624 | $25,239 |
| Journalism | $33,253 | $45,288 | not reported |
| Agricultural Public Services | not reported | $45,263 | not reported |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $31,022 | $43,171 | $26,500 |
| Psychology | $28,289 | $42,825 | $25,500 |
| Intercultural / Multicultural and Diversity Studies | $26,539 | $42,526 | $18,622 |
| Animal Sciences | $36,486 | $40,935 | $25,000 |
| English | not reported | $38,409 | not reported |
| Theatre | $19,880 | $35,407 | $21,287 |
| Music | $30,191 | $29,227 | not reported |
| Agricultural Mechanization | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Agricultural Production Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Food Science and Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Soil Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | $34,542 | not reported | $26,000 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interior Architecture | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Landscape Architecture | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Materials Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological / Biosystems Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Apparel and Textiles | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | $25,574 | not reported | $26,650 |
| Biochemistry | $34,251 | not reported | $25,875 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $36,118 | not reported | $24,250 |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physiology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biotechnology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Statistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | $38,664 | not reported | $24,508 |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Archeology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | $22,250 |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Public Relations and Advertising → Public relations specialist: median wage not reported (metro), $61,110 (ID), $74,750 (U.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer: median wage not reported (metro), $93,190 (ID), $104,110 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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