University of Idaho Acceptance Rate
Moscow, Idaho · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 12,222
- Admitted
- 9,666
- Yield
- 19.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Idaho's acceptance rate has risen from 67.5% in 2014–15 to 79.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 8,515 to 12,222 (+44%) over that period.
Its 79.1% rate makes University of Idaho more selective than about 44% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked Idaho schools, it is more selective than about 50%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (82.4% for women vs 75.7% for men, a 6.7-point gap). University of Idaho has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 19.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 8,515 | 5,746 | 67.5% | 1,587 |
| 2015–16 | 6,212 | 4,476 | 72.1% | 1,588 |
| 2016–17 | 5,953 | 4,518 | 75.9% | 1,660 |
| 2017–18 | 7,087 | 5,180 | 73.1% | 1,537 |
| 2018–19 | 7,938 | 6,132 | 77.2% | 1,434 |
| 2019–20 | 8,071 | 6,276 | 77.8% | 1,475 |
| 2020–21 | 9,938 | 7,398 | 74.4% | 1,425 |
| 2021–22 | 9,814 | 7,987 | 81.4% | 1,656 |
| 2022–23 | 13,393 | 9,891 | 73.9% | 1,951 |
| 2023–24 | 12,222 | 9,666 | 79.1% | 1,869 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,222 | 5,127 | 82.4% |
| Men | 6,000 | 4,539 | 75.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–610 | 64% |
| SAT Math | 460–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–29 | 6% |
How University of Idaho compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Idaho's acceptance rate?
University of Idaho's acceptance rate is 79.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (9,666 admitted of 12,222 applicants).
Is University of Idaho test optional?
University of Idaho is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Idaho?
University of Idaho received 12,222 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 9,666.
What SAT score do you need for University of Idaho?
Admitted students at University of Idaho typically scored 490–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Idaho getting harder to get into?
University of Idaho has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 67.5% in 2014–15 to 79.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uidaho.edu/.