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The University of Idaho is a public, land-grant university with more than 10,000 students in over 100 majors from the associates to doctoral level. Nestled in Moscow on the Palouse in North Idaho, University of Idaho is consistently ranked as the most beautiful college in Idaho. Explore unmatched opportunities at one of the highest-ranked and best value universities in the nation.

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Theatre Arts Department
The University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts is vibrant, diverse and committed to providing the Northwest’s most affordable and competitive undergraduate and graduate training in the areas of acting, directing, dramatic writing, design, and technology. The department is also proud to be affiliated with the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, which sponsors the Rex Rabold Fellowship.

Lionel Hampton School of Music
The Lionel Hampton School of Music is a close-knit community of prominent performers, teachers, composers and scholars who interact closely with dedicated and talented students. We are a musically comprehensive and nationally competitive School of Music, and we provide a learning environment in which our students learn by performing, listening, analyzing and creating music. Together, the faculty and students create an atmosphere of professional awareness, mutual support, collaboration and outreach. We advance the art of music through hundreds of concerts and recitals each year.

The University of Idaho is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

ACCOLADES

	Named among The Best 391 Colleges \| The Princeton Review, 2026
	Moscow named "One of the Best College Towns in America" \| WalletHub
	Top 10 Best Value Public University Nationwide \| U.S. News & World Report, 2026

University of Idaho Fast Facts

• Founded: 1889
• Location: Moscow, Idaho, with educational centers in Boise, Coeur d’Alene, and Idaho Falls; nine Research and Extension Centers; and Extension offices in 42 counties
• Total enrollment: 12,286 students
• Student demographic: From every US state and 73 countries
• Undergraduate majors: 93
• Student-faculty ratio: 18:1
• Research: Over $136M million annually (classified by Carnegie Foundation as higher research activity)
• Notable programs: Nationally acclaimed Honors Program
• Nickname: Vandals
• Mascot: Joe Vandal
• Colors: Silver and Gold
• Entering freshman academic profile:
- Average high school GPA: 3.4
- Average ACT composite: 23
- Average SAT combined: 1114
- 51% men and 49% women
- 28% first generation
- 7% international

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