University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
Moscow, ID
Are you brave and bold?
University of Idaho is a public, land-grant university with more than 12,000 students in over 200 majors from associates to doctoral level. Nestled in Moscow on the Palouse in North Idaho, U of I is consistently ranked as the most beautiful college in Idaho.
You’ll find countless ways to get involved, from living on campus and joining any of the over 300 student organizations to attending events or volunteering in the community. Explore unmatched opportunities at one of the highest-ranked and best value universities in the nation.
Reach new heights. Find new limits. Go to the brink of what’s known and unknown. The world needs your voice, your ideas, your perspective.
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Named among The Best 391 Colleges | The Princeton Review, 2026 |
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Moscow named "One of the Best College Towns in America" | WalletHub |
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Top 10 Best Value Public University Nationwide | U.S. News & World Report, 2026 |
• Founded: 1889
• Location: Moscow, Idaho, with educational centers in Boise, Coeur d’Alene, and Idaho Falls; nine Research and Extension Centers; and Extension offices in 42 counties
• Total enrollment: 12,286 students
• Student demographic: From every US state and 73 countries
• Undergraduate majors: 93
• Student-faculty ratio: 18:1
• Research: Over $136M million annually (classified by Carnegie Foundation as higher research activity)
• Notable programs: Nationally acclaimed Honors Program
• Nickname: Vandals
• Mascot: Joe Vandal
• Colors: Silver and Gold
• Entering freshman academic profile:
- Average high school GPA: 3.4
- Average ACT composite: 23
- Average SAT combined: 1114
- 51% men and 49% women
- 28% first generation
- 7% international
“I had a major breakthrough when I learned that the best jobs out there are the ones that haven’t been created yet—they're the jobs you create yourself.”