Getting in
For Fall 2024, 13,443 first-year students applied to U of I, 10,154 were admitted and 2,025 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 75.5%.
Source: IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2024, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab), first-time, degree-seeking first-year students (U of I posts no Common Data Set newer than 2023-2024). Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. U of I posts no Common Data Set newer than 2023-2024, so these counts come from the Department of Education's IPEDS survey for Fall 2024, which gives one first-year rate for the whole university and none by college or major.
Source: IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2024, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early plans. U of I has no early decision or early action plan. It has no application closing date and sends decisions on a rolling basis.
Source: University of Idaho Common Data Set 2023-2024 (opens in a new tab), sections C14, C16, C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
106 majors across 8 schools. Every bachelor's degree program in the University of Idaho's official 2026-2027 Catalog, grouped by the college that offers it, with the degree it leads to. Minors, certificates, associate degrees and graduate programs are left out.
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences21
- Agricultural Economics (B.S.Ag.Econ.)
- Agricultural Education (B.S.Ag.Ed.)
- Agricultural Science, Communication and Leadership (B.S.Ag.L.S.)
- Agricultural Systems Management (B.S.S.W.S.)
- Animal and Veterinary Science (B.S.A.V.S.)
- Apparel, Textiles and Design (B.S.)
- Biotechnology and Plant Genomics (B.S.Pl.Sc.)
- Child Development (B.S.)
- Crop Science and Management (B.S.Pl.Sc.)
- Early Childhood Education (B.S.)
- Entomology (B.S.Ag.L.S.)
- Environmental Soil Science (B.S.S.W.S.)
- Family and Consumer Sciences (B.S.)
- Food and Nutrition (B.S.)
- Food Science (B.S.F.S.)
- Global Disease Ecology (B.S.)
- Horticulture and Urban Agriculture (B.S.Pl.Sc.)
- Human Development and Family Studies (B.S.)
- Nutritional Sciences (B.S.)
- Sustainable Food Systems (B.S.Ag.L.S.)
- Water Science and Management (B.S.S.W.S.)
Source: University of Idaho 2026-2027 Catalog, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Art and Architecture6
- Architecture (B.S.Arch.)
- Art (B.A.)
- Environmental Design (B.S.E.D.)
- Interior Architecture and Design (B.I.A.D.)
- Studio Art and Design (B.F.A.)
- Virtual Technologies (B.S.)
Source: University of Idaho 2026-2027 Catalog, College of Art and Architecture (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Business and Economics9
- Accounting (B.S.Bus.)
- Business Administration (B.B.A.)
- Business Economics (B.S.Bus.)
- Business Information and Analytics (B.S.Bus.)
- Business Management (B.S.Bus.)
- Economics (B.A./B.S.)
- Finance (B.S.Bus.)
- Marketing (B.S.Bus.)
- Operations and Supply Chain Management (B.S.)
Source: University of Idaho 2026-2027 Catalog, College of Business and Economics (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Education, Health and Human Sciences6
- Career and Technical Education (B.S.Ed.)
- Dance (B.S.Dan.)
- Elementary Education (B.S.Ed.)
- Exercise, Sport and Health Sciences (B.S.)
- Secondary Education (B.S.Ed.)
- Sport and Recreation Management (B.S.)
Source: University of Idaho 2026-2027 Catalog, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Engineering13
- Artificial Intelligence (B.S.)
- Biological Engineering (B.S.)
- Chemical Engineering (B.S.Ch.E.)
- Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.)
- Computer Engineering (B.S.Comp.E.)
- Computer Science (B.S.C.S.)
- Cybersecurity (B.S.)
- Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)
- Electrical Engineering - Global (B.S.E.E.)
- Engineering Technology (B.S.Tech.)
- Geological Engineering (B.S.)
- Industrial and Systems Engineering (B.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)
Source: University of Idaho 2026-2027 Catalog, College of Engineering (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences28
- Advertising (B.A./B.S.)
- Anthropology (B.A./B.S.)
- Applied Music (B.A./B.S.)
- Broadcasting and Digital Media (B.A./B.S.)
- Communication (B.A./B.S.)
- Criminology (B.S.)
- English (B.A./B.S.)
- Film and Television (B.A./B.S.)
- French (B.A.)
- General Studies (B.G.S.)
- Global Business Language Studies (B.A.)
- History (B.A./B.S.)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A./B.S.)
- International Studies (B.A./B.S.)
- Journalism (B.A./B.S.)
- Latin American Studies (B.A.)
- Music Education (B.Mus.)
- Music Business (B.Mus.)
- Music Composition (B.Mus.)
- Music Performance (B.Mus.)
- Organizational Sciences (B.S.)
- Philosophy (B.A./B.S.)
- Political Science (B.A./B.S.)
- Psychology (B.A./B.S.)
- Public Relations (B.A./B.S.)
- Sociology (B.A./B.S.)
- Spanish (B.A.)
- Theatre Arts (B.A./B.F.A./B.S.)
Source: University of Idaho 2026-2027 Catalog, College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Natural Resources10
- Conservation Biology (B.S.)
- Ecology and Ecosystem Science (B.S.)
- Environmental Science (B.S.Env.S.)
- Fire Ecology and Management (B.S.Fire.Ecol.Mgmt.)
- Fisheries Science (B.S.)
- Forest and Sustainable Products (B.S.)
- Forestry (B.S.Forestry)
- Natural Resources Enterprise Management (B.S.)
- Rangeland Ecology and Management (B.S.)
- Wildlife Sciences (B.S.)
Source: University of Idaho 2026-2027 Catalog, College of Natural Resources (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Science13
- Biochemistry (B.S.Biochem.)
- Bioinformatics (B.S.)
- Biology (B.A./B.S.)
- Chemistry (B.S.)
- Climate Change (B.S.)
- Earth and Spatial Sciences (B.S.)
- Geographic Information Systems (B.S.)
- Geology (B.S.)
- Mathematics (B.S.)
- Medical Sciences (B.S.)
- Microbiology (B.S.Microbiol.)
- Physics (B.A./B.S.)
- Statistics (B.S.)
Source: University of Idaho 2026-2027 Catalog, College of Science (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission | No closing date | not published | No |
The fall 2027 application opened in August 2026. U of I admits students and awards scholarships and other financial aid on a rolling basis as applications arrive. Accept your financial aid awards and send final transcripts by June 1, 2027; fall classes begin August 23, 2027. U of I does not publish decision dates.
Source: University of Idaho Admissions, Dates and Deadlines (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
For the summer 2027 term and beyond, which includes fall 2027, U of I asks for no ACT or SAT score from applicants at accredited high schools. A cumulative GPA of 2.6 or higher, or for Idaho residents a 3 or higher on both the ISAT math and literacy tests, brings automatic admission; a GPA of 2.30 to 2.59 brings admission through the Vandal Gateway Program, and below 2.30 you may appeal to the Admissions Committee. Applicants with a GED, from home school or from a non-accredited high school send ACT or SAT scores and go to the Admissions Committee.
Source: University of Idaho Admissions, First-year students (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Changes already in effect
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
- Admission requirements. Starting with the summer 2027 term, U of I admits on GPA alone and automatic admission starts at a 2.6 GPA. For spring 2027 it starts at 3.00, and applicants with a 2.60 to 2.99 GPA must send ACT or SAT scores or join the Vandal Gateway Program.
Source: University of Idaho Admissions, First-year students (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked U of I's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: University of Idaho Admissions, First-year students (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at U of I, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $9,824 | $29,300 |
| Living expenses | $12,995 | $12,995 |
| Books and supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| Transportation | $2,874 | $2,874 |
| Miscellaneous and personal | $3,838 | $3,838 |
| Total | $30,791 | $50,267 |
For a full-time undergraduate, fall and spring. WUE and Invitation to Idaho recipients pay $13,538 in tuition and fees, for a $34,505 total. College of Art and Architecture students pay a $725 program fee each semester. The State Board of Education sets the final amounts each late spring.
Source: University of Idaho Financial Aid, Cost of attendance 2026-27 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $11,270 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $11,193 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $13,374 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $17,130 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,791 |
| All incomes | $14,831 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from U of I's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to University of Idaho on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
University of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM · Public80% admitted$15,489 average net price
University of Colorado BoulderBoulder, CO · Public70.7% admitted$25,346 average net price
University of Nevada, RenoReno, NV · Public83.1% admitted$15,927 average net price
University of Nevada, Las VegasLas Vegas, NV · Public83.9% admitted$10,359 average net price
University of ArizonaTucson, AZ · Public83.5% admitted$16,674 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.