PRESENTATION TITLE Ambassador Names 1. Average Salary High School Drop Out$19,169 High School Graduate$29,448 Associate Degree$37,990 Bachelor’s Degree$54,689.

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Ambassador Names

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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