2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$15,435
Net Price
81%
Admitted
21%
Enrolled
59%
Graduation Rate
16/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
University of Idaho
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 11,303. In 2021, there were 108 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #2 in Idaho and ranks #529 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
108
Total Enrollment
11,303
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Ranking for University of Idaho
Let’s be honest. There is no broad-based ranking system that is gong to find the exact right psychology program for you. Use our rankings and more importantly, the underlying data to help uncover a list of psychology programs that might be right for you. Once you narrow down a list of school to consider, the real work begins. In our view, it is best to visit the campus, talk to current students and alumni, interview professors and get a good sense of the school, its administration and philosophy to find the right psychology program for you.
Idaho Rank
Combining ranking factors for 7 schools that offer psychology degrees in Idaho, University of Idaho ranks #2.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,439 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Idaho ranks #529.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, University of Idaho offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers General Psychology. At the doctorate level Experimental Psychology and Research Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PhD |
| Experimental Psychology | – | – | 1 |
| General Psychology | 97 | 9 | – |
| Research Psychology | – | – | 1 |
| Total Graduates | 97 | 9 | 2 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 9,814 students applied to the University of Idaho. The university admitted 81% and 21% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Idaho universities is 7,219. On average, all Idaho institutions admit 84% and 24% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of University of Idaho students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 75%. Compared to all Idaho four or more years colleges, the percentage is 69%.
The overall graduation rate for University of Idaho is 59%, compared to 49% for all Idaho universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 37%.
Compare UI to Idaho Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Idaho to the average of all Idaho four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
UI
9,814
Applicants
81%
Percent Admitted
21%
Percent Enrolled
75%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
59%
Graduation Rate
ID Colleges
7,219
Applicants
84%
Percent Admitted
24%
Percent Enrolled
69%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 652 or 83% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 133 or 17% part-time faculty members employed at University of Idaho. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 521 or 66%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
UI
16 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
83%
Percent Full-Time
17%
Percent Part-Time
66%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
ID Colleges
17 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
54%
Percent Full-Time
46%
Percent Part-Time
52%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Idaho the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $6,182, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,232.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $7,754 and the average cost for graduate fees is $2,158.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Idaho in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for University of Idaho | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $9,610 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,072 |
| Total Living Expenses | $12,682 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $6,182 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,232 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $20,096 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $7,754 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $2,158 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $9,912 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend University of Idaho is $15,435. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Idaho presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $10,816 | $9,185 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $11,148 | $8,744 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $13,998 | $11,106 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $17,652 | $16,568 |
| $110,001 and more | $18,861 | $17,136 |
Compare University of Idaho to all Idaho universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
UI
$20,096
Cost to Attend
$6,403
Average Financial Aid
99%
Percent Receiving Aid
$15,435
Net Price
ID Colleges
$23,972
Cost to Attend
$9,052
Average Financial Aid
91%
Percent Receiving Aid
$13,411
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 1,382 or 99%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 7,011 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $6,403.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 7,011 | $6,403 |
| Pell Grants | 2,384 | $4,474 |
| Federal Student Loans | 3,032 | $6,294 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Idaho to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
UI
7,011
Grant or Scholarship Aid
56%
Grants or Scholarships
2,384
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
3,032
Federal Student Loans
24%
Federal Student Loans
ID Colleges
5,769
Grant or Scholarship Aid
51%
Grants or Scholarships
2,949
Number of Pell Grants
26%
Pell Grants
2,660
Federal Student Loans
23%
Federal Student Loans
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