Campus & Student Life at University of Idaho

Home to about 8,366 undergraduates in 2020, U of I is a large, public university located in Moscow, Idaho. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, U of I offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by U of I can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our U of I Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

U of I Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit U of I Disability Services.

U of I for the Military

While not a "service academy", U of I does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit U of I Veteran Services . For more information, check out our U of I for Veterans Guide.

U of I offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, U of I does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Idaho

U of I offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Idaho

U of I has a comparatively large, student body. There were 8,366 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,323 (75.6%). Part-time attendance was 2,043 (24.4%).

University of Idaho is Ranked #702 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, U of I receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank U of I #702 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at U of I by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the U of I Diversity Guide.

University of Idaho Competes in the NCAA

U of I has a total of 424 student athletes, 226 men and 198 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Idaho Athletics