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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, ID 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 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 610.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of Idaho is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 11,636 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
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: (888) 884-3246
http://www.uidaho.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 428 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, education, secondary teaching, school counseling, curriculum and instruction, technical teaching, adult education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 314 | English, general studies, foreign language and literature, history, sociology, political science, creative writing, anthropology, ... |
| Business and Management | 257 | marketing, accounting, finance, human resources, operations management, MIS, managerial economics |
| Engineering | 250 | civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering, metallurgical engineering, biomedical engineering, water resources engineering, ... |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 191 | natural resources management, wildlife management, environmental science, forest sciences, wood science, fisheries sciences, forest management, land use planning |
| Science | 143 | chemistry, biology, molecular biology, microbiology, physics, geology, entomology, conservation biology, ... |
| Media | 137 | advertising, communication studies, public relations, animation and special effects, journalism, radio and television |
| Architecture and Planning | 133 | architecture, landscape architecture |
| Therapy and Counseling | 130 | psychology, school psychology |
| Law | 102 | law |
| Family and Social Work | 75 | family studies, food and nutrition, public administration, family resource management |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 71 | sports and fitness management, parks and recreation management, athletic trainer |
| Mathematics | 56 | mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 39 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 38 | agricultural management, food science, agriculture, agricultural mechanization, agricultural economics |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 29 | plant sciences, range management, soil science, agronomy |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 26 | criminal justice and safety |
| Animal Science and Care | 26 | animal science, animal husbandry |
| Music | 22 | music, music theory and composition, music performance, voice, music history and theory |
| Fine Arts | 21 | fine arts |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 21 | drama, dance |
| Religion and Philosophy | 18 | philosophy |
| Construction Trades | 17 | apparel and textiles |
| Design | 16 | interior design |
| Art Studies | 13 | art studies |
| Medicine | 3 | veterinary sciences |
| Office and Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Idaho in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,782 | 101 |
| Master's degree | 560 | 58 |
| First-professional degree | 102 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 88 | 20 |
| Post-master's certificate | 46 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Idaho had a total enrollment of 11,636 students (10,555 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 32% |
| Full-Time | 68% |
| Part-Time | 32% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Idaho | 65% |
| Washington | 17% |
| Oregon | 4% |
| Alaska | 4% |
| California | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
University Of Idaho offers campus housing for 1,950 of its 10,555 (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 | 4,932 | 3,844 | 78% | 2,458 | 64% |
| Men | 2,576 | 1,991 | 77% | 917 | 46% |
| Women | 2,356 | 1,853 | 79% | 792 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 570 |
| 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 | 57% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 66% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,632 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,712 |
| Room and board | $ 6,762 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,474 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,502 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Idaho participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 162600)
University Of Idaho has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 325 | 118 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 113 | 76 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 49 | 55 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 52 | $109,538 | 7 | $115,104 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 13 | $80,429 | 6 | $86,602 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 9 | $71,945 | 9 | $65,932 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $108,726 | 4 | $61,511 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 79 | $99,594 | 27 | $82,086 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 113 | $90,560 | 28 | $85,464 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 95 | $71,241 | 41 | $67,900 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 86 | $60,477 | 48 | $57,239 |
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $46,279 | 19 | $45,370 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $30,874 | 8 | $37,476 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 12 | $47,811 | 17 | $44,304 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 324 | $72,724 | 161 | $61,114 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Western Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Track | Western Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 134 | 110 | 244 |
| Football | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| Track | 19 | 28 | 47 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 67 | 86 |
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
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
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 Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
Forest Sciences and Biology
Land Use Planning and Management/Development
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
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health 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
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Nuclear 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
Agronomy and Crop Science
Plant Sciences, General
Range Science and Management
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICINE
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Voice and Opera
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Animal Physiology
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Conservation Biology
Entomology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biology
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 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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