University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
Moscow, ID
Your campus, your community
Life at University of Idaho is built around connection. With hundreds of student clubs and organizations, leadership opportunities, and campus traditions, it’s easy to find your community and make the most of your college experience.
Get involved in student media, sustainability initiatives, cultural organizations, or campus programming through groups like Vandal Entertainment. Join intramural sports, esports, or the Vandal Marching Band, or connect with one of 30+ fraternities and sororities that foster leadership, service and lifelong friendships.
Campus spaces like the Idaho Student Union Building are where student life happens—grab a bite in the food court, meet up with friends, or settle in for a study session between classes. Cultural programs, performances, and campus events happen year-round, giving you countless ways to connect with others and shape your experience as a Vandal.
However you choose to get involved, you’ll find a supportive environment where you can grow, lead, and connect.
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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