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University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho

11,849 Students on Campus
Moscow Location
26,248 Metro Population
11,849 Students on Campus
Moscow Location
26,248 Metro Population

About This Campus

A comprehensive and prestigious land grant university, Idaho combines excellence in professional programs (business, engineering and architecture) with strength in agriculture and natural resources, and commitment to the arts and humanities. As Idaho's sole university to achieve Carnegie R1 status, 2/3 of U of I undergraduates participate in hands-on research. It has over 300 academic programs (majors, minors and certifications) and a beautiful residential campus. The U of I arboretum was ranked one of the most beautiful in the US. U of I maintains a strong commitment to research and community impact. Class size averages 26, and the teacher/student ratio is 16:1. It is home to many festivals including the Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival. U of I ranked in the top 8% of best colleges in the nation.

As a land-grant research university, 75% of undergrads participate in research.

The University of Idaho achieved Carnegie R1 status in 2025.

Moscow was ranked as one of the best college towns in the US by livability.com

Helpful Information

U of I has many hands-on learning opportunities. Students may spend a Semester in the Wild learning about the environment, design a hybrid Formula One racer as a part of an engineering class, explore the secrets of human cell life on NSF grant funded research projects, trade stock in a business class, grow seedlings and plants in one of the few teaching/working nurseries in the US, and perform with other artists across disciplines in productions such as Drummers, Dancers and Dreamers.

Location Information

U of I is located in Moscow, a college town, in the region of the US with rolling wheat fields that National Geographic magazine referred to as "A Paradise Called the Palouse." It is ideal for students who love the great outdoors with world class river rafting (Salmon River), skiing (Silver Mountain, Brundage & Schweitzer), fishing (Clearwater River) & hiking (Idaho Primitive Area). It is only 1 1/2 hours from Spokane and 5 hours from Seattle so students can also access vibrant nearby cities.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/24/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/18/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/13/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/14/2027

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

2.8 GPA required for engineering courses.

UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Semester in the Wild — Semester in the Wild takes place at Taylor Wilderness Research Station, located deep in the heart of the Frank Church—River of No Return Wilderness, where you will earn 17 credits during your fall semester. Accessible only by hiking or flying, Taylor Wilderness Research Station is the most remote teaching and learning facility in the Lower 48. Immerse yourself in nature in this 11-week program where you'll study ecology, environmental writing, wilderness management, outdoor leadership and environmental history in Idaho's pristine wilderness. Experience hands-on learning by collecting samples in a creek or writing about the natural world from a mountain ridge. You'll explore ecology in an untouched environment and develop skills to write about science and the environment effectively. https://www.uidaho.edu/natural-resources/academics/semester-in-the-wild
SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: Yes

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
Limited Closed

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)? Will accept on Home or Away
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away/Home Pay
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 06/10/2026
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost:
    Per Term Tuition (Resident-Rate) - $4912
    Per Term Mandatory Fees - $0
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 20
  • Host Payment: 20
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Course Fees/ Materials
$0
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Parking Fee
$350
Year
Away & Home
Optional
Housing Application Fee
$100
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
IMPORTANT NOTES:

Parking fee rate is for residence hall students (with vehicles) for Silver lots - https://www.uidaho.edu/parking/permit-options

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 01/08/2026
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? Yes
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $6497
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Housing cost includes meal plan cost.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? No
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2200
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

Various meal plans are available and include University Residences dining hall + Vandal dollars which can be used in other University dining facilities.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Direct Placement for Spring 2027

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

Direct placement is available for Spring 2027! Apply now and receive an immediate decision.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

Direct placement is available for Spring 2027! Apply now and receive an immediate decision.

Priority Placements for Academic Year 27/28

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Limited

This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Resources

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