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UI closing fall enrollment gap
COVID-19 may have had less of an effect on enrollment than previously expected

A few months ago, University of Idaho officials expressed concerns about the effect COVID-19 could have on enrollment. Now, it seems the impact may not be as bad as they worried.   Despite the abrupt transition to online […]

Budget
A beginners guide to the budget deficit
Program cuts are still a possibility, though a final decision hasn't been made

Cars filled to the brim with hopeful new Vandals drive past bright green hills as they embark
on their first year of college life. They arrive at the University of Idaho and eagerly unpack their
bags, preparing for whatever college has in store for them. From Greek Life to the residence halls and off- campus housing, students learn what their time at UI will mean. While they adjust to their academic lives, students must similarly adjust to changes in UI’s General Education Budget in face of the $22 million deficit.

UI Budget Forum: 3 main points from the event
Budget Forum conversation highlights concerns with outsourcing, UI approach to marketing and growing enrollment

With approximately 700 people in attendance, in person and via the Zoom video call, University of Idaho President C. Scott Green addressed a range of issues brought forth by students, […]

University of Idaho student enrollment sees slight increase
2019 enrollment changes from first-time freshmen, non-degree seeking students and graduate student

Total undergraduate enrollment dropped 4% from 2018 to 2019 due to a decline in retention, or the continuing student population. Idaho resident undergraduate enrollment is down 4.2% (full-time and part-time) from fall 2018, off-set by a slight increase in non-resident undergraduate enrollment, Walker said.

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A familiar decline
With enrollment down, it’s time to try something new

Familiar news was in store Friday afternoon — University of Idaho’s undergraduate enrollment declined once again. Dipping 2.6 percent from last fall, the decline resembles a larger nine-year trend in […]

UI announces fall enrollment decline

The University of Idaho’s undergraduate student enrollment has declined in line with statewide trends, the university announced in a press release Friday. Both fall overall student enrollment and resident undergraduate […]