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Average Salary
High School Drop Out $19,169
High School Graduate $29,448
Associate Degree $37,990
Bachelor’s Degree $54,689
Master’s Degree $67,898
Doctoral Degree $92,863
College EducationCollege Education
Source: 2005 US Census Bureau
University of IdahoUniversity of Idaho• Ranked in the Top 50 Best values for Public Colleges
and Universities
• "77 Best Value Colleges in America”
• National research institution with world-class labs and facilities
• Our library is the largest in the state of Idaho
• Ranked in the top one-third of Intel's "100 Most Unwired College Campuses in the U.S.”
• Student/Faculty ratio 16:1
• Enrolled from all 44 Idaho counties, 50 states and 77 countries.
Food Science
Agricultural & Extension EducationAgricultural & Extension Education• Agriculture Teacher• County Extension Agent• Agricultural Journalist• 4-H Educator
Fun Facts• Collegiate FFA; 80% of Idaho Ag Teachers
graduated from this department
Agricultural Economics & Rural SociologyAgricultural Economics & Rural Sociology• International Businessperson• Crop Buyer• Agribusiness Manager• Agricultural Loan Officer• Commodities TraderFun Facts• Ag Business Club & Knowledge Bowl Team, Craig
Marotz led McDonald’s Restaurant expansion in China
Animal & Veterinary ScienceAnimal & Veterinary Science• Dairy Production Manager• Veterinarian• Breed Association Representative• Feedlot Manager• Livestock ProducerFun Facts• Dairy Science Internships, Panama sheep breed development in
1912, many research units on campus and around the state, cooperative vet school agreement with WSU, Equine reproduction lab (cloned mules), IVMA Vet of the Year, UI Teacher of the Year, UI Researcher of the Year
Biological & Agricultural EngineeringBiological & Agricultural Engineering
• Precision Ag Technology• Farm Service Agency & USDA• Biomedical Engineer • Water Manager• Biofuel Consultant EngineerFun Facts• AgrAbility Project, Research in microbes that clean up haz-mat
spills, Biofuels research (Vandal Trolley & BioBug), Methane capture systems for dairies, students designed joystick to make combines more responsive
Family & Consumer SciencesFamily & Consumer Sciences
• Family Advocate• FCS Teacher• Clothing Designer• Dietitian• Sports NutritionistFun Facts• Most online courses in CALS, Child Development Lab, Germ City &
Now You’re Cooking programs, War on Hunger, Dietician students that take Registered Dietician exam score higher than national average
School of Food ScienceSchool of Food Science• Product Designer• Food Quality Assurance• Food Safety Microbiologist• Technical Sales RepresentativeFun Facts• Student developed Pina Colada ice cream flavor for
Schwan’s, Food Product Development Team won $10,000 for developing bubble team, Co-op program with WSU, Food Science Club- North Idaho Chili Cookoff
Microbiology, Molecular Biology, & Microbiology, Molecular Biology, & BiochemistryBiochemistry
• Patent Science Lawyer• Forensic Scientist• Pharmaceutical Scientist• Environmental Biotechnology • Health Care ProfessionalFun Facts• Research in E-coli & Bubonic Plague, Pre-med program,
MMBB Club takes trips to breweries, hot springs, and biotech companies
Plant, Soil, & Entomological SciencesPlant, Soil, & Entomological Sciences• Agricultural Inspector• Pest Management Specialist• Farm Manager• Seed ProducerFun Fact• Soil Stewards, Crop research at the Plant Science
Farm, Bug Museum with 1 million insect specimens and live walking stick insects and hissing cockroaches
Why Live on Campus?Why Live on Campus?• Close to classes• More interaction with peers• Better connected with community• School activities are easy accessed• Meet people with same interests
Living OptionsLiving Options• Many Student Residence Communities
– More than 25 residence communities
– 4 Apartment Communities
– 8 Suite-style Living and Learning Communities (LLC)
• Greek: 16 Fraternities and 9 Sororities
• 6 Multicultural fraternities/sororities
• Women Cooperative Living
AdmissionsAdmissions•How to Apply?•Application •On-line Application•Download forms
•$50 application fee (non-refundable)•ACT or SAT test scores•Official high school transcript
Cost of AttendanceCost of AttendanceIdaho Residents
Idaho Non -Residents
Idaho Non- Residents with WUE
Tuition and Full-time Student Fees $5,402 $16,994 $8,103
Room & Board (estimated) $7,194 $7,194 $7,194
Books & Supplies (estimated) $1,474 $1,474 $1,474
Subtotal: Base Costs $14,070 $25,662 $16,771
Transportation (estimated) $1,460 $1,460 $1,460
Miscellaneous & personal (estimated) $3,170 $3,170 $3,170
TOTAL COSTS: $18,700 $30,292 $21,401
Financial AidFinancial Aid• Last year, University of Idaho students were
awarded over $100 million in financial aid.• How to apply for Financial Aid:– 1. Apply for Admissions– 2. Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for
Federal Aid)• Priority Deadline is February 15th!!!!
– 3. Accept your financial aid on VandalWeb
ScholarshipsScholarships• Tuition, fees, room and board costs are consistently
lower than the average for 4-year public universities throughout the nation
• More than 5,000 scholarships totaling in excess of $25 million is awarded.
• How to apply for scholarships:1. Apply for admissions2. Submit ACT/SAT scores3. Submit a transcript
College of Agricultural and Life College of Agricultural and Life Sciences ScholarshipsSciences Scholarships
• More than 200 student organizations• Student Recreation Center: • Climbing Wall: 55 ft. pillar and 6,000 sq.
ft. of climbing area.• Indoor track and hockey rink• Latest in equipment
• Outdoor Rental Program• Intramural Sports
Activities and ClubsActivities and Clubs
College of Agricultural and Life College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Student ClubsSciences Student Clubs
Over 25 Student Clubs:• Ag Student Affairs
Council (AgSAC)• Agribusiness Club• CALS Ambassador• AAFCS Club• ASABE (ASM)• ASABeE (Biosystems)• Dairy Club• Food & Nutrition Club• Food Science Club• International Textiles
& Apparel Assoc• Livestock and Meats
Judging• MMBB Club
• PAAEYC- SA• Plant and Soils
Science Club• Pre-Vet Club• Rodeo Club• Sigma Alpha
Agricultural Sorority
• Soil Stewards• Student Idaho
Cattle Association• UI Student Society
of Arboriculture
AdmittedAdmitted• Meet with an Advisor• Register for Classes• Find a Place to Live• Vandal Friday– Last weekend in March – Early Registration – Social Activities and Events– Housing