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University of Idaho
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Moscow, ID🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Located in Moscow, Idaho, this public university enrolls about 11,500 students and admits roughly three-quarters of applicants. It's accessible to a broad range of academic backgrounds, with standardized test scores ranging from 990–1230 on the SAT. Humanities is the most popular field, followed by business. The 57% six-year graduation rate and $21,982 median debt at graduation are worth considering alongside median earnings of about $54,670 ten years after entry.

Acceptance rate
75.5%
Enrollment
11,507
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
57%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
990 – 1230
ACT (composite)
20 – 26
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$11,270
family income
$30–48k
$11,193
family income
$48–75k
$13,374
family income
$75–110k
$17,130
family income
$110k+
$18,791
family income
23% receive Pell grants
38% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of Idaho graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Humanities
16.7%
Business & Marketing
13.1%
Social Sciences
8.0%
Agriculture
7.6%
Engineering
6.9%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$54,670
Earnings (6 yr)
$42,602
Completion
57%
Retention
76%
Median debt
$21,982

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Idaho?

University of Idaho has an acceptance rate of 75.5%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for University of Idaho?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 990 and 1230 on the SAT. The ACT range is 20–26.

How much does University of Idaho actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $11,270 per year, rising to $18,791 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into University of Idaho?

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.