DISCOVER YOUR MOMENT. There’s something monumental waiting for you at University of Idaho. We call it your breakthrough — that moment the light sparks on, your world opens, and the rest of your life is put into motion. Your breakthrough might happen while you’re working on Baxter, our 300-pound coffee-making robot, or as you craft your creative masterpiece. Maybe it will hit you while you’re cheering on our NCAA football team beneath the iconic Kibbie Dome, or as you’re tossing a Frisbee on the Admin Lawn under a canopy of 100-year-old trees. Whatever your big moment may be, you’ll find it at U of I. Because here, you’ll venture outside your comfort zone with unexpected experiences, new friends and inspiring perspectives.
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Selena Shippey PUBLIC RELATIONS NAMPA, IDAHO
ONE OF AMERICA'S
BEST VALUE COLLEGES
Based on academic excellence, affordability and career outcomes for graduates — PRINCETON REVIEW
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Students from all
Founded in
1889
50 STATES 73 COUNTRIES and
11,800+
Student Population
One of the
1,585
Acre Campus
20 MOST AMAZING
Campus Student Recreation Centers — BEST COLLEGE REVIEW
Located in one of the
50 MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN AMERICA
— CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER
Ranked among the
25 BEST OUTDOOR COLLEGES
in America
— BEST VALUE SCHOOLS
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Among the
TOP
National Universities
— WASHINGTON MONTHLY
TOP 10% Among the
of America’s Universities — PRINCETON REVIEW
300
Academic Programs including Majors, Minors and Certificates
Majors Accounting* Advertising* Agricultural Economics Agricultural Education Agricultural Science, Communication and Leadership* Agricultural Systems Management* Animal and Veterinary Science Anthropology* Apparel, Textiles and Design Architecture* Art* Biochemistry* Biological Engineering Biology* Biotechnology and Plant Genomics* Broadcasting and Digital Media* Business Economics Career and Technical Education Chemical Engineering Chemistry* Child, Family, and Consumer Studies Civil Engineering Communication* Computer Engineering Computer Science* Criminology Crop Management* Crop Science* Dance* Early Childhood Development and Education Ecology and Conservation Biology Economics* Electrical Engineering Elementary Education English* Entomology* Environmental Science Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences Film and Television Studies Finance Fire Ecology and Management* Fishery Resources* Food and Nutrition Food Science* Forestry* French* General Studies Geography Geological Sciences History* Horticulture and Urban Agriculture Industrial Technology Management Information Systems Interdisciplinary Studies* Interior Architecture and Design* International Studies* Journalism* Landscape Architecture* Latin-American Studies Management and Human Resources Marketing* Materials Science and Engineering* Mathematics* Mechanical Engineering* Medical Sciences Microbiology* Modern Language Business
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Music* Music Education* Music: Business Music: Composition Music: Performance Natural Resource Conservation* Operations Management Organizational Sciences Philosophy* Physics* Political Science* Psychology* Public Relations* Rangeland Conservation* Recreation, Sport and Tourism Management Renewable Materials* Secondary Education Sociology* Spanish* Statistics* Studio Art and Design Sustainable Food Systems Theatre Arts Virtual Technology and Design Water Science and Management Wildlife Resources*
Special Programs AIST: American Indian Studies Program CAMP: College Assistance Migrant Program Diversity Scholars Program ROTC: Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines UHP: University Honors Program WWAMI: Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho Medical Education Program WIMU: Washington-Idaho-MontanaUtah Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine
Pre-medical and Pre-professional Pre-athletic training Pre-dental Pre-law Pre-medical lab scientist Pre-medicine Pre-occupational therapy Pre-optometry Pre-pharmacy Pre-physician assistant Pre-physical therapy Students may pursue pre-med and pre-health studies through a variety of majors. Make sure to take advantage of our outstanding pre-health advising. *
Also available as a minor. Online undergraduate degree offered.
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YOUR JOURNEY, YOUR WAY. 15:1
STUDENT-TOFACULTY RATIO
TOP
COLLEGE IN IDAHO
for quality of education and more. — MONEY MAGAZINE
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With 94 undergraduate programs to choose from, you’ll explore and grow your passions. Maybe you’ll combine music with biology to study how sound affects the brain. Perhaps you’ll major in business to learn how to turn your artwork into a profit. You’ll carve a new path, and some of the world’s best minds in out-of-thebox areas — like video game design, metal sculpting and tree-ring science — will guide your way. Your professors will inspire big ideas and challenge you to achieve great things. Find your inspiration at uidaho.edu/degrees. uidaho.edu/degrees-and-majors
Landon Wright
VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN POCATELLO, IDAHO
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The most exciting moment I’ve experienced has been working with Baxter, our 300-pound robot. The computer science program at U of I is very handson and in-depth. We are learning different robotic techniques that can translate to any industry.
Amanda Ward
COMPUTER SCIENCE COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO
2/3
OF UNDERGRADUATES PARTICIPATE IN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES
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THE THRILL OF THE UNKNOWN. We’re curious about our world. It’s full of puzzles we’re all working to understand, and you’ll help us put the pieces together. Maybe you’ll engineer a technology to research life on Mars, discover better ways to secure cyberspace, or invent tools for growing pest-resistant crops. You’ll answer tough questions and solve real problems for real people. You might transform a crumbling concrete wall into a celebrated piece of public art, develop a business strategy for a Fortune 500 company, or bring clean drinking water to a Bolivian village. Here, you’ll explore, push limits, create change and discover more. It’s just what we do.
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FIND YOUR HAPPY PLACE. Here, you'll experience college in a beautiful, safe, enriching environment. You'll make lifelong connections by living in one of our four residence hall communities or joining one of the 26 Greek chapters with on-campus housing. Gather with new friends at Einstein Bros. Bagels, Qdoba or Chick-fil-A — or meet up at the Student Recreation Center for rock climbing. And when it's time to study, you'll find a quiet nook in the Idaho Commons or Pitman Center. However you spend your time at U of I, you'll discover that some of college's greatest takeaways aren't just degrees.
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4
residence halls
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Greek letter organizations 26 WITH ON-CAMPUS HOUSING
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On-campus dining options
Start your adventure — on campus. Discover for yourself why we're named the most beautiful college campus in Idaho (Buzzfeed). Whether you choose a specialty event or join us for a daily campus tour, come see what it means to live life as a Vandal.
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Natalie Cortez
SPANISH, INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND SOCIOLOGY BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON
BELONG HERE.
At U of I, you'll explore your interests as you get involved. You'll choose from hundreds of social, academic and community-based clubs and attend world-class events. Maybe you'll develop your taste for jazz at our annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. Or join the Quidditch club and bring your childhood dreams to life. Perhaps you'll get elected into Associated Students University of Idaho, where you'll realize you've always been a leader. Whatever you choose, you'll come to learn that discovery and fun happen in more places than the classroom.
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170+
Student Clubs and Activities
I used to be really shy. I’ve definitely made strides in terms of public speaking. I’m now the president of a few clubs. The biggest change is breaking out of my shell and making new friends.
Jacob Oths
CLASS OF ’18, ART EDUCATION HONOLULU, HAWAII
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SMALL CITY. BIG HEART. Here at University of Idaho, we love Moscow. With a downtown that is just a quick walk or pedal away from campus, you'll study at a coffee shop, browse funky boutiques and thrift stores, or catch an indie flick at Kenworthy Theater. If you're looking for delicious food, you can join your friends at restaurants like Patty's, a local burrito hangout, or Sangria Grille, a Peruvian eatery. Once you're here, you'll see why Livability.com ranked Moscow as one of the best places to live in America. With just over 25,000 residents, our hometown is as charming as it is picturesque.
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The
BEST COLLEGE TOWN
in Idaho
— COLLEGESNACKS
This town makes you feel like you're at home. The people, the university, the culture, the community, it’s just amazing.
Aziz Almuaquel, ’18 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA
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AN OUTDOOR PARADISE. Tucked among the rolling green hills of the Palouse and surrounded by mountain forests, Moscow is your gateway to outdoor fun. Around here, the options for fun and adventure are endless.
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MOUNTAIN BIKE, HIKE, EXPLORE
FISH, BOAT, KAYAK
Moscow Mountain has over 70 miles of mountain biking and trails to discover.
Make a splash at Dworshak Reservoir, Spring Valley Reservoir or the Snake River — all less than an hour drive from Moscow.
BBQ, CAMP, STARGAZE
With thousands of acres of national forests and state parks nearby, you’ll find the perfect campsite.
DINE, SHOP, ENJOY
Downtown Moscow has it all, and it’s just a short walk from campus. Hit up the Farmers Market, outdoor dining, food trucks and music festivals.
SKI, TUBE, SNOWBOARD
BIKE, RUN, WALK
With mountains in all directions of campus, you’ll enjoy all winter on your favorite hill.
Jump on a trail system of over 38 miles of paved pathways and head toward Pullman or Troy.
SURF, RAFT, CLIMB
RELAX, STUDY, UNWIND
Get away into nature without leaving campus by visiting the 63-acre U of I Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
Go beyond the Palouse and beyond what you thought was possible. Join U of I’s Outdoor Program for trips year-round or rent equipment from the Outdoor Rental Center.
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Over
109,000
Vandals worldwide
More than
200
employers recruit U of I students through on-campus career fairs
My experiences outside of the classroom were what prepared me most for the real world. Volunteering on alternative service break trips, being a part of Student Involvement and even having the opportunity for on-campus jobs really helped me prepare for my career.
Taylor Williams
CLASS OF ’14 GLOBAL BRANDS SR. ACCOUNT SPECIALIST, TWITTER TWIN FALLS, IDAHO
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Kristin Armstrong CLASS OF ’95 THREE-TIME OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST BOISE, IDAHO
ADVENTURE TO FOLLOW. Your U of I connections will go well beyond your time on campus. Our alumni live and work around the world. You’ll have a built-in network for life that will open opportunities for jobs, adventure and so much more.
Tom Mueller
CLASS OF ’85 FOUNDING MEMBER, SPACEX ST. MARIES, IDAHO
From space explorers and Olympic gold medalists, to Emmy award winners and Idaho’s first female Supreme Court justice, our graduates are making their mark on the world — paving the way for you to make your mark, too.
Shogo Ota CLASS OF ’07 ARTWORK CREATOR FOR STARBUCKS GREEN CUP GIFU, JAPAN
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Vance Alexander THEATER ARTS RICHLAND, WA
TOP-RANKED EDUCATION. AFFORDABLE PRICE. Ranked among
AMERICA’S BEST COLLEGES
for Your Money — MONEY MAGAZINE
$30M
in scholarship awards annually
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Here, you’ll benefit from one of the best educational values in the nation. As a state university, our tuition rates are affordable. There’s also a good chance you could offset your costs with a portion of the $30 million in scholarships we award each year. You’ll graduate with less debt. And what’s more, your U of I education will pay you back. PayScale reports that our graduates earn a median mid-career salary of $95,200 per year — the highest among graduates from any Idaho four-year university.
2019-20 Annual
Cost of Attendance* Western Undergraduate Exchange** Full-time Student Fees/Tuition
$12,456
Housing and Meals
$9,080
Books and Supplies (estimated)
$1,130
Direct Costs
SAVE BIG WITH WUE 150%
of Idaho in-state tuition and fees for four years if you maintain continuous enrollment with a 2.5 cumulative U of I GPA.
At University of Idaho, we want to help students like you afford a top-quality education. That's why we're pleased to offer the WUE program to new students from the following states:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
$22,666 ** Savings of more than $15,000 per year
Undergraduate Out-of-State Residents Full-time Student Fees/Tuition
$27,540
Housing and Meals
$9,080
Books and Supplies (estimated)
$1,130
Direct Costs
$37,750 costs may change annually. * Attendance The above numbers are for the 2019-20 academic year and are provided as a baseline for planning purposes.
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DISCOVER THE BREAKTHROUGH THAT AWAITS.
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APPLY TODAY. uidaho.edu/your-moment uidaho.edu/your-future
Admissions Eligibility U of I strives to provide an excellent education to students from across the region and globe. If you are graduating from high school or you have earned fewer than 14 transferable semester credits from an accredited university or college, we use a combination of your test scores and GPA to determine your eligibility for admission. High School Cumulative GPA
SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing + Math
(Unweighted)
ACT Composite
3.00-4.00
Any Test Score
Any Test Score
2.60-2.99
15-36
830-1600
2.50-2.59
17-36
910-1600
2.40-2.49
19-36
990-1600
2.30-2.39
21-36
1070-1600
2.20-2.29
23-36
1140-1600
(SAT Taken March 2016 and After)
For transfer students with more than 14 transferable semester credits, your admissions eligibility is contingent on a 2.0 GPA (C average) from all collegelevel study attempted at accredited colleges. Some courses excluded. Other academic departments may have additional requirements.
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