University of Idaho

www.uidaho.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,182

2021 Average Net Price

$15,435

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.25%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

81.4%

9,814 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

11,303

71.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

59.3%

919 Graduates

About

University of Idaho is a higher education institution located in Latah County, ID. In 2021, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at University of Idaho were Law (138 degrees awarded) and Athletic Trainer (8 degrees).

In 2021, 2,566 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Idaho. 49.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,939 degrees), 8.58 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (226 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Idaho is $6,182, which is $−22,810 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Idaho is $6,182, which is $−22,810 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,435.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending University of Idaho received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,182

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Idaho was $6,182. The cost of tuition at University of Idaho is $−22,810 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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

Average Net Price

$15,435

2021 Value

3.39%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Idaho had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,435. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Idaho grew by 3.39%.

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

$9,622

Room and Board

$1,130

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Idaho was of $9,622 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 3.42% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,130. 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

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at University of Idaho received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 29.2% with respect to 2020, when 65% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.25%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Idaho was 1.25%, which represents 26 out of the 2078 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Idaho received 9,814 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 1.25% annual growth. Out of those 9,814 applicants, 7,987 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.4% acceptance rate.

There were 11,303 students enrolled at University of Idaho in 2021. 65% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Idaho has an overall enrollment yield of 20.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

7,987

Accepted Out of 9,814

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Idaho was 81.4% (7,987 admissions from 9,814 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 74.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 1.25%, while admissions grew by 7.96%..

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

65%

Submission Percentage (2021)

1,070

Scores Submitted (2021)

65% of enrolled first-time students at University of Idaho in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Idaho had a total enrollment of 11,303 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Idaho is 8,114 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,189. This means that 71.8% of students enrolled at University of Idaho are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Idaho, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.6% White, 9.94% Hispanic or Latino, 4.05% Two or More Races, 1.97% Asian, 1.13% Black or African American, 1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.327% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Idaho in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.4%), followed by White Male (36.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.36%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.4%), followed by White Male (30.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.99%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Idaho in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,303 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Idaho is 8,114 and the part-time enrollment is 3,189. This means that 71.8% of students enrolled at University of Idaho are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% 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

75%

2021 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 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), 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 (2021)

White
8,320 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,123 enrolled students
Two or More Races
458 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Idaho is 73.6% White, 9.94% Hispanic or Latino, 4.05% Two or More Races, 1.97% Asian, 1.13% Black or African American, 1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.327% 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 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% 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, 375 students (3.32%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 40 fewer women than men received degrees from University of Idaho. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Idaho is white (1,939 degrees awarded). There were 8.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (226 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at University of Idaho is Law (138 degrees awarded), followed by Athletic Trainer (8 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (197 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (104 degrees), and Agriculture (111 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

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 Software developers (391,013 people), Other managers (352,719 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (335,252 people), Civil engineers (263,678 people), and Mechanical engineers (191,776 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Idaho in 2021 are Natural Resources & Conservation (197 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (104 degrees), Agriculture (111 degrees), Legal (138 degrees), and Engineering (295 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at University of Idaho are Natural Resources & Conservation (197 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (104 degrees), Agriculture (111 degrees), Legal (138 degrees), and Engineering (295 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (551,479 people), Computer Systems Design (426,695 people), Construction (321,639 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (214,416 people), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing (151,014 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.

Most Common (2021)

General Psychology
110 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
72 degree-majors awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
70 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Idaho was General Psychology with 110 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,303

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,263

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,303 degrees were awarded to men at University of Idaho, which is 1.03 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,263).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 82 degrees were awarded to men at University of Idaho in Mechanical Engineering, which is 8.2 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 92 degrees were awarded to men at University of Idaho in General Psychology, which is 3.41 times more than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 35% of students graduating from University of Idaho completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (77.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Idaho is Female and Asian (77.8% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0.544% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,939 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
226 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
91 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Idaho is white (1,939 degrees awarded). There were 8.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (226 degrees).

1.95% of degree recipients (50 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
972 degrees awarded
White Male
967 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
133 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Idaho is white female (972 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (967 degrees).

Operations

University of Idaho has an endowment valued at nearly $374M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.86M (1.57%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, University of Idaho had a total salary expenditure of 395M. University of Idaho employs 161 Professors, 159 Associate professors and 122 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Idaho are Male Professor (120), Male Associate professor (100), and Male Assistant professor (69).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Idaho are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 341 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 233 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 230 employees.

Endowment

$374M

2021 Endowment

30.5%

growth from 2020

University of Idaho has an endowment valued at about $374M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Idaho grew 30.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.8M lower 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

$174M

2021 Salaries

10.3%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Idaho paid a median of $174M in salaries, which represents 44% of their overall expenditure ($395M) and a 10.3% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$46.3M

Instructional Salaries

513

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Idaho paid a total of $46.3M to 513 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

161 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

341 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Idaho were Professor with 161 employees, Associate professor with 159 employees, and Assistant professor with 122 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Idaho were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 341 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 233 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 230 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Idaho was Male Professor with 120 employees, Male Associate professor with 100 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 69 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Idaho.