In-State
2026-27
Majors and minors College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Academics go.uidaho.edu/degree-finder-tool
Agricultural Economics Agricultural Education Agricultural Science, Communication and Leadership * Agricultural Systems Management * Animal and Veterinary Science Apparel, Textiles and Design * Biotechnology and Plant Genomics * Child Development Crop Science and Management * Early Childhood Education Entomology * Environmental Soil Science Family and Consumer Sciences Food and Nutrition Food Science * Global Disease Ecology Horticulture and Urban Agriculture Human Development and Family Studies Nutritional Science * Sustainable Food Systems * Water Science and Management *
Explore all of U of I’s majors and emphasis areas.
College of Art and Architecture Architecture * Art * Environmental Design Interior Architecture and Design * Studio Art and Design Virtual Technology and Design
College of Business and Economics BBA Business Administration - online only BS Business (B.S.Bus.) Accounting * Business Economics Business Information and Analytics Business Management Finance Marketing * Operations and Supply Chain Management BS Construction management and the built environment PGA Golf Management minor: Open to students in any major *
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University Honors Program
College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Open to students in any major, the University Honors Program offers honors courses, distinctive experiential learning opportunities, personalized advising and a unique community of scholars.
Career and Technical Education Dance * Elementary Education Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences Sport and Recreation Management Secondary Education
College of Engineering Artificial Intelligence * Biological Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science * Cybersecurity * Electrical Engineering Engineering Technology Geological Engineering * Industrial and System Engineering Mechanical Engineering *
College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences Advertising * Anthropology * Broadcasting and Digital Media * Communication* Criminology Economics * English* Film and Television French * General Studies** Global Business Language Studies History* Interdisciplinary Studies International Studies * Journalism * Latin-American Studies Music * Organizational Sciences Philosophy * Political Science* Psychology* Public Relations * Sociology*
Spanish * Theatre Arts *
College of Natural Resources Conservation Biology Ecology and Ecosystem Science Environmental Science Fire Ecology and Management * Fishery Sciences * Forest and Sustainable Products Forest Nursery Management and Technology * * Forest Operations and Technology * * Forestry Natural Resources Enterprise Management Rangeland Ecology and Management * Wildland Fuel and Fire Technology * * Wildlife Sciences *
College of Science Biochemistry * Bioinformatics Biology * Chemistry * Climate Science and Solutions Earth and Spatial Sciences Geographical Information Systems Geology * Mathematics * Medical Sciences Microbiology * Physics * Statistics *
Accelerated graduate degrees University of Idaho offers accelerated programs like the 3+3 Law option, where students start law school in their fourth undergraduate year. The 4+1 master’s program lets Idaho residents earn a non-thesis master’s degree in one year, with shared credits, simplified admission, and undergraduate tuition rates during the first graduate year. Other accelerated graduate degree programs available for degrees including architecture, athletic training, dietetics and more.
Explore law Curious about the legal field? Pair any major with our pre-law program to gain insights and receive specialized advising. Then, consider becoming a double Vandal by applying to our law school cohort in Moscow or Boise.
Pre-health professions University of Idaho’s pre-health professions program supports students from any major pursuing healthcare careers. While not a major itself, pre-health is a developmental path complemented by a relevant minor and advising to help with coursework, experience and applications.
Special opportunity to study in Japan Electrical engineering students can complete their degree in Moscow — or start in Japan through the Microchip Engineering & Security Alliance (MESA). Spend two years at Hiroshima University, then finish at University of Idaho and graduate as a Vandal. * Also available as a minor. ** Associates. Campus 360: online undergraduate degree offered, in addition to Moscow campus option.
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36 Greek
Campus living
letter organizations, 27 with on-campus housing fraternities and sororities.
SIGMA LAMBDA GAMMA SORORITY
Discover your home away from home with our
300+ Clubs, organizations and intramural sports
go.uidaho.edu/engage
specialized residence hall communities. Find your ideal
academic or social community through a variety of options including University Honors Program, Gender-Inclusive Living, Women in Idaho Science and Engineering and more.
30+ Club and intramural sports Examples Baseball Bass fishing Climbing Cycling Horse polo Lacrosse Logger sports Men’s hockey Rodeo
Rugby Skiing Softball Trap shooting Ultimate frisbee Water polo Wrestling and many more!
16 Division I athletic teams Women
Basketball Cross country Golf Soccer Swimming Diving Tennis Track & field* Volleyball
Men
Basketball Cross country Football Golf Tennis Track & field* * indoor and outdoor
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Food on campus
On the Saturday of New Student Orientation, check
Palousafest
out —a street fair packed with campus clubs, food, rides and more.
SOCCER
POLO CLUB
PALOUSAFEST
JOE VANDAL
MARCHING BAND
Mascot Joe Vandal Named one of America’s most unique college mascots by Newsweek.
ROTC
Explore ROTC programs across all
military branches, supported by a new joint military and veteran facility on campus—an investment from the State of Idaho and University of Idaho in your path to service.
BASKETBALL LOGGER SPORTS CLUB
VANDAL ESPORTS Both the men’s and women’s
basketball teams made the
Connect with current and future Vandals in U of I’s ZeeMee community.
NCAA Tournament in March 2026—bringing March Madness energy to Vandal Nation.
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Explore Idaho
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Lower Salmon River
12,383 students
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
18:1 student-to-teacher ratio
Idaho’s only Carnegie R1 research university This classification is the gold standard for research excellence, given to less than 4% of all U.S. higher education institutions.
Founded in
1889
Palouse Divide
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Center for Ecohydraulics Research
Freshman profile 3.48 High School GPA Average 23.49 ACT Comp Average 1100.75 SAT Combined Average 33% First Generation 66% Idaho
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
30% Out-of-State 4% International
COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Semester in the Wild
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Whitewater Idaho is known as the “Whitewater State” Idaho’s rivers, with over 3,500 miles of whitewater, offer unparalleled adventure.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Selway River Trail
Outdoor Program DIY with the Outdoor Program Rental Center — home to the Northwest’s largest inventory of outdoor rental equipment — or join the Outdoor Program for an adventure like hiking, climbing, skiing, rafting or surfing.
Hit the slopes 10+ resorts within a 3.5-hour drive. Lookout, Silver, Brundage, Schweitzer and many more. Student discounts available. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
Discover more
COLLEGE OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE
20+ miles of paved bike trails starting on campus
Design-Build Architecture Program
60+ miles of mountain bike trails on Moscow Mountain
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
COLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
Nancy M. Cummings Research, Extension and Education Center
James A. and Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Dragonfly Project
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YOUR TIMELINE August APPLICATION OPENS University of Idaho begins reviewing applications and awarding scholarships to qualified students on a rolling basis.
October FAFSA OPENS (ESTIMATED) Submit your FAFSA as early as possible to maximize financial aid opportunities.
November ON-CAMPUS LIVING Residence Hall application opens or sign up for Fraternity and Sorority Recruitment.
March UIDAHO BOUND BEGINS Attend a UIdaho Bound for advising, class registration financial aid assistance, and all your next steps. FALL CLASSES Attend UIdaho Bound or complete the Ready to Register form to move toward registration.
June FINAL TRANSCRIPTS Submit your official high school transcripts after graduation.
Late August GET STARTED Move-in to your residence hall or participate in fraternity and sorority recruitment. Attend New Student Orientation.
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Moscow Mountain
Bike path
Just minutes from campus, explore miles of hiking and mountain biking trails (and spot the occasional moose!)
Bill Chipman Palouse Trail/Latah Trail is a paved pathway from Moscow to Pullman, Washington and to Troy, Idaho.
Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre Catch a movie at Moscow’s premier art-house cinema.
Vandal Living Choose between three residence halls at the heart of campus.
Intermodal Transit Center
University of Idaho Library
Administration Building
U of I Golf Course
Getting around Moscow is easy! This is your stop for parking passes, local bus routes and more.
Idaho’s largest research library and a cozy place to study in the heart of campus.
Iconic center for University of Idaho and home to the largest academic college on campus.
Enjoy 18 challenging holes and stunning scenery –right on campus.
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE (IN °F) HIGH 74-85 / 43-49 LOW
HIGH 37-50 / 21-31 LOW
HIGH 36-61 / 23-36 LOW
HIGH 58-67 / 36-45 LOW
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Your next step FIRST-YEAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The following requirements apply to first-year students that graduated from an accredited high school. Note: test scores are not required.
Automatic admission to U of I
Automatic admission to Vandal Gateway Program
TRANSFER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The following requirements apply to transfer students with more than 14 transferable semester credits earned after high school graduation: 2.0 GPA: Transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher (C average) on all transferable college-level courses from accredited institutions. 2.8 GPA: Students transferring from out-of-state colleges and universities into any program in the College of Engineering must present a cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher. Some programs may have additional transfer requirements — check with your intended department for details.
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High school cumulative GPA
ISAT math + literacy (ID residents)
2.6 or higher
N/A
Any GPA
3+ both ISAT math and literacy
2.30-2.59
N/A
Apply now! go.uidaho.edu/applynow
NO. 1
Best Value Public University in the Nation
— U.S. News & World Report
89% Placement
within 6 months of graduation (career or continuing education)
Your future within reach With the Go Idaho! program, eligible Idaho students receive guaranteed funding based on GPA through a combination of U of I scholarships. No separate application required! Renewable for up to four years with qualifying GPA.
First-year students GO IDAHO! 3.9-4.0
Vandal Pride |
G PA
3.75-3.899
Vandal Summit |
G PA
3.4-3.749
Vandal Excellence |
G PA
3.0-3.399
Vandal Merit |
G PA
$7,500
$5,000
$4,000
$1,000
Transfer students TRANSFER IDAHO! 3.8-4.0
Vandal Summit |
G PA
3.6-3.799
Vandal Excellence |
G PA
3.0-3.599
Vandal Merit |
G PA
$3,000
$2,000
$1,000
Note: Levels are based on cumulative unweighted high school GPA for first-year students and cumulative college GPA for transfer students.
2026-27 Annual undergraduate
Cost of Attendance*
Idaho residents full-time fees/tuition
Housing and meals
Books and supplies (estimated)
Direct costs
$9,824
$12,995
$1,260
$24,079
* Attendance costs may change annually. The above numbers are for the 2026-27 academic year and are provided as a baseline for planning purposes.
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On-theroad events Meet the Vandals: Evening events both in Idaho and online. Programming in English and in P hoenix Spanish
Tucson
Traveling to Moscow Drive • Spokane: 1.5 hours • Seattle: 5 hours Alb • Missoula: 4.5 hours uquerq ue • Portland: 6 hours • Sacramento: 14 hours • Denver: 14 hours Fly • To Pullman-Moscow • To Lewiston • To Spokane
All information confirmed at publication date. Subject to change. July 2026