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The College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID · Private nonprofit · Midsize suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 49%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $19,602
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- Median earnings
- $57,623
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
The College of Idaho is a private nonprofit college in Caldwell, ID with 1,041 undergraduates. It admits 49% of applicants, and admitted students average 1180 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,602 per year ($14,719 for families earning under $30,000). 68% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,623 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 49%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,553
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,150
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 14%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing540–650
200800
SAT Math530–630
200800
ACT Composite23–31
136
What The College of Idaho looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $53,648
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $39,190
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$14,719
- $30–48k$13,499
- $48–75k$14,411
- $75–110k$18,702
- $110k+$23,717
Get a personal estimate with The College of Idaho's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- Freshman retention
- 82%
- Median earnings
- $57,623
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,944
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,041
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 31%
- White57%
- Hispanic18%
- Black2%
- Asian2%
The College of Idaho FAQ
What is The College of Idaho's acceptance rate?+
The College of Idaho admits 49% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for The College of Idaho?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–630 on SAT Math; the average total is 1180.
What ACT score do you need for The College of Idaho?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–31.
Is The College of Idaho test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to The College of Idaho?+
In Fall 2023, 4,553 students applied to The College of Idaho and 2,150 were admitted; 297 enrolled.
Does The College of Idaho consider legacy status?+
No. The College of Idaho reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does The College of Idaho require an essay?+
The College of Idaho reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does The College of Idaho cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $53,648 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,602.
What is The College of Idaho's graduation rate?+
68% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 142294 · How we use this data
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