The College of Idaho
Private college · Caldwell, ID · 1,041 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
49%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1070–1280
ACT (middle 50%)
23–31
Average net price
$19,602
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$53,648
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
68%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into The College of Idaho?
The College of Idaho accepts about 49 of every 100 applicants (49%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1070 and 1280 on the SAT. A score at or above 1280 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1070, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 23–31.
The latest federal data says The College of Idaho is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on The College of Idaho's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does The College of Idaho cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $53,648 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $19,602 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $39,190 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$39,190
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$39,190
- Room & board$13,329
- Total cost of attendance$53,648
- Average net price after grants$19,602
Popular majors
Business, Biology, Psychology, Social Sciences.
The College of Idaho FAQ
- What is The College of Idaho's acceptance rate?
- 49% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for The College of Idaho?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1070–1280. Aim for 1280 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for The College of Idaho?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 23–31.
- Is The College of Idaho test-optional?
- The latest federal data says The College of Idaho is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on The College of Idaho's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does The College of Idaho cost?
- About $53,648 a year before aid; $19,602 on average after grants.
- What is The College of Idaho's FAFSA school code?
- 001617. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so The College of Idaho receives your information.
- What is The College of Idaho's graduation rate?
- 68% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to The College of Idaho
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY | 49% | 1330–1500 | $18,902 | 77% |
| Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN | 50% | 1200–1480 | $14,851 | 84% |
| North Carolina A & T State UniversityGreensboro, NC | 50% | 1020–1190 | $9,884 | 56% |
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch CollegeNew York, NY | 48% | 1100–1400 | $657 | 70% |
| George Washington UniversityWashington, DC | 47% | 1350–1500 | $35,760 | 83% |
| Baylor UniversityWaco, TX | 51% | 1200–1400 | $44,441 | 82% |