Moscow, Idaho
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The University of Idaho (U of I, or UIdaho) is a public land-grant research university in Moscow, Idaho, United States. Established 137 years ago in 1889 and opened three years later, it was the state's sole university for 71 years, until 1963. The university comprises ten undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. It enrolls approximately 12,000 students across its campuses, with 11,000 on the Moscow…
Value rank
Ranked #176 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #185 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #320 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
World rank
Ranked #910 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
Total CoA (on-campus):
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2282, Moscow, Idaho, 83844-2282
Visit University SiteRoom & Board: $10,380
Books & Supplies: $1,232
Receive Aid: 96%
Avg Grant Aid: $12,095
Pell Grant Recipients: 25%
Total CoA (on-campus): $44,948
Room & Board: $10,380
Books & Supplies: $1,232
Receive Aid: 96%
Avg Grant Aid: $12,095
Pell Grant Recipients: 25%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 950–1200
SAT ERW: 490–610
SAT Math: 460–590
ACT Composite: 20–29