The University of Idaho reported 12,275 students enrolled for fall 2026, a 0.9% decrease from the 12,383 students recorded in fall 2025.
Undergraduate enrollment fell 3.4% to 7,704 students. Continuing undergraduate enrollment declined 0.2% to 5,526 students. Enrollment among Idaho resident undergraduates decreased 3%, while nonresident undergraduate enrollment rose 1.1%.
International undergraduate enrollment dropped 21.6%, from 421 students last year to 330 this fall.
Retention Rate Holds Steady
The university reported a first-to-second-year student retention rate of 77.3%. University officials identified retention as a priority and said the institution remains focused on student success and access to higher education.
Graduate enrollment declined 1.3%, reaching 1,995 students compared with 2,021 in fall 2025. New, first-time graduate enrollment fell 7.4%, while international graduate enrollment increased slightly.
Enrollment through the Western Undergraduate Exchange program decreased 1.5% to 1,844 students.
Law School Enrollment Increases
College of Law enrollment rose 10.2% to 553 students, up from 502 last year. The law school welcomed its largest first-year class.
University President Scott Green acknowledged challenges facing higher education. The university also reported receiving the No. 1 ranking among public universities nationally for best value from U.S. News & World Report, marking the seventh consecutive year it has received the recognition.
The enrollment figures were released Oct. 19.