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University of Idaho, also referred to as UI or "U of I", is the oldest public university located in the city of Moscow in Latah County, USA. It was established in 1889 and now offers admission to over 10,000 students every year. The school offers majors in architecture and planning, engineering, and conservation and resource management.
University of Idaho’s sports teams are nicknamed the Vandals. The official mascot of the UI sports team is Joe Vandal. The school offers sports programs in track and field, basketball, baseball, and football. The indoor stadium of the school, referred to as the "Kibbie Dome", earned the Outstanding Structural Engineering Achievement award from the ASCE in 1976.
Moscow, Idaho is home to University Of Idaho. Moscow is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at University Of Idaho go up to the Doctoral degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in engineering, architecture and planning, and conservation and resource management.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 610. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
University Of Idaho has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 12,476 enrolled students (as of 2005).
University Of Idaho values student athletics, and belongs to the Western Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive
Moscow, ID 83844-2282
General Phone: (208) 885-6111
Admissions Phone: (208) 885-6326
Financial Aid Phone: (208) 885-6312
http://www.uidaho.edu
University Of Idaho awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 556 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, school counseling, education, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, agricultural teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 301 | general studies, history, Spanish language, English, political science, anthropology, sociology, international relations, ... |
| Engineering | 241 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, metallurgical engineering, materials engineering, water resources engineering, ... |
| Business And Management | 223 | accounting, human resources, finance, marketing, MIS, operations management, managerial economics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 211 | environmental studies, natural resources management, wildlife management, fisheries sciences, forest sciences, wood science, forestry |
| Media | 146 | public relations, communication studies, radio and television, journalism |
| Architecture And Planning | 133 | architecture, landscape architecture |
| Science | 128 | biology, microbiology, chemistry, geology, physics, molecular biology, zoology, neuroanatomy, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 122 | psychology, school psychology |
| Law | 98 | law |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 84 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 77 | parks and recreation studies, sports and fitness management, exercise science |
| Family And Social Work | 54 | family studies, food and nutrition, family resource management, public administration |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 52 | agricultural management, food science, agricultural economics, agriculture, agricultural mechanization |
| Mathematics | 38 | mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 36 | criminal justice and safety |
| Music | 31 | music performance, music, music theory and composition, music history and theory, music management |
| Animal Science And Care | 28 | animal science, dairy science |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 27 | plant sciences, range management, soil science |
| Fine Arts | 26 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 24 | drama, dance |
| Design | 20 | interior design |
| Religion And Philosophy | 13 | philosophy |
| Art Studies | 12 | art studies |
| Construction Trades | 12 | apparel and textiles |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Idaho in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,810 | 98 |
| Master's degree | 690 | 70 |
| First-professional degree | 98 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 96 | 16 |
In 2005, University Of Idaho had a total enrollment of 12,476 students (10,782 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 57% |
| Graduate | 42% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Idaho | 65% |
| Washington | 14% |
| Oregon | 5% |
| Alaska | 4% |
| Montana | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
University Of Idaho offers campus housing for 2,302 of its 10,782 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Moscow, Idaho for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Idaho Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,444 | 3,696 | 83% | 1,745 | 47% |
| Men | 2,231 | 1,847 | 83% | 888 | 48% |
| Women | 2,213 | 1,849 | 84% | 857 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 60% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 67% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (208) 885-6326
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,968 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,738 |
| Room and board | $ 5,342 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,336 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,664 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Idaho participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 162600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (208) 885-6312
University Of Idaho has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 347 | 92 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 95 | 63 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 49 | 37 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 58 | $89,751 | 8 | $80,233 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 13 | $63,759 | 5 | $81,232 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 13 | $57,901 | 4 | $56,139 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $54,975 | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $41,940 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 93 | $77,466 | 19 | $70,566 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 113 | $71,378 | 26 | $68,942 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 92 | $59,551 | 36 | $54,685 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 54 | $50,813 | 29 | $45,398 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $40,525 | 10 | $37,376 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $30,586 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 16 | $37,712 | 11 | $33,079 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 286 | $60,559 | 118 | $50,837 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Western Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Track | Western Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 139 | 96 | 235 |
| Football | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| Track | 19 | 28 | 47 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 54 | 73 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agriculture, General
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Dairy Science
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Forest Sciences and Biology
Forestry, General
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technical Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Mining and Mineral Engineering
Systems Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Sciences, General
Range Science and Management
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Cartography
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Entomology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biology
Neuroanatomy
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Idaho Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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