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Idaho's Land Grant University

Made for Idaho

As the oldest public university in the state, we know what Idaho pride means. It means sharing resources and working together. It means doing our part to protect our country’s stability. It's knowing that we can create meaningful change that improves the lives of all Idahoans. Interested in learning more?

Total Economic Impact

1% of Idaho's GDP

$1.1 Billion*

*Source: 2015 EMSI Study

WE ARE IDAHO’S LAND-GRANT UNIVERSITY.

  • $30 million+ in scholarships and waivers offered annually

  • More than$115 millionon research in 2019

  • ⅔ of undergradsparticipate in hands-on research

  • Offices servingall 44of Idaho’s counties

  • A contribution of$1.1 billionto Idaho’s GDP (2015 EMSI Study)

  • More than130 years old,Idaho's oldest public university

  • Over 70%of University of Idaho students are from Idaho

Investing in Idaho's Future

We are committed to positively impacting the lives of all Idahoans, by enhancing scientific, economic, social, legal and cultural assets of our state.

Stories of Impact

Our students, faculty, and partners are making breakthroughs every day in healthcare, accessible education, cyber security, fire ecology, clean energy, agronomics, pathogen research, the protection of our natural resources, and more.

Agriculture

Art and Architecture

Business and Economics

Computer Science

Healthcare

Natural Resources

Science

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