Avg Earnings (5yr)
$42,602
Acceptance Rate
79%
Graduation Rate
61%
Annual Tuition
$8,816
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Idaho earn a median of $54,670 ten years after entry — 1% above the national median. Acceptance rate 79.1%, average SAT score 1116, in-state tuition $8,816.
At a Glance
Total Students
7,363
Retention Rate
75%
Faculty Ratio
17
Financial Aid
31%
Median Debt
$21,982
Campus Setting
Town
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,116
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
500–630
SAT Math (middle 50%)
490–600
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
20–26
Institution Overview
The University of Idaho is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 79.1% and a student body of 7,363. The university has a graduation rate of 61% and a retention rate of 75.1%. The median debt for graduates is $21,982, and 30.5% of students receive financial aid.
One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $40,058, increasing to $42,602 after five years and $54,670 after ten years. The in-state tuition is $8,816.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$40k
1 YEAR
$43k
5 YEARS
$55k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of Idaho alumni earn a median salary of $40,058. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $42,602. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $54,670. The median debt for students is $21,982.
The University of Idaho has a 79.1% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 61%, and the retention rate is 75.1%. The in-state tuition is $8,816. A total of 30.5% of students receive financial aid.
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