875 Perimeter Drive Moscow, ID 83844
- Rating: A-
- 7,890 Students
- Public
Description
The University of Idaho, located in Moscow, Idaho, is a leading public research university known for its strong programs in agriculture, engineering, natural resources, and law. Established in 1889 as the state’s land-grant institution, it offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The university is committed to providing hands-on learning opportunities, fostering innovation and research, and contributing to the economic and social wellbeing of Idaho and beyond. Its vibrant campus life, set against the backdrop of the beautiful Pacific Northwest, provides a supportive and engaging environment for students to grow academically and personally.
National Merit
National Merit Finalists:
The Idaho National Merit Scholar program guarantees a scholarship that covers university-defined educational costs for basic tuition and fees, and housing and meals in a U of I residence hall for four years to all National Merit Finalists who declare the University of Idaho as their first-choice institution.
For non-residents, a full non-resident tuition waiver (value $19,236) is also included.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Students are automatically considered for our institutional aid, such as the Go Idaho! Program, WUE tuition waivers and the Invitation to Idaho tuition waiver, as well as our donor-funded scholarships. There are no separate scholarship applications required. Students are considered for all scholarship options upon the completion of their admissions application.
Go Idaho! Program – for Idaho residents
| Scholarship Funding Level | Unweighted High School GPA | Minimum Annual Award |
|---|---|---|
| Vandal Pride Award | 3.9 – 4.0 | $7,500 (Starting 2024-25) |
| Vandal Summit Award | 3.75 – 3.899 | $5,000 (Starting 2024-25) |
| Vandal Excellence Award | 3.4 – 3.749 | $4,000 (Starting 2024-25) |
| Vandal Merit Award | 3.0 – 3.399 | $1,000 |
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a tuition waiver for qualified new, first-time freshmen and transfer students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. Instead of paying full out-of-state tuition, WUE students pay in-state tuition plus 50%, resulting in a savings of approximately $16,000 for the 2025-26 academic year. That’s nearly $64,000 in value over the course of four years!
WUE states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Palau, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).
Last Updated: April 2025