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The College of Idaho
About 49 in 100 applicants get into The College of Idaho — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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The College of Idaho occupies suburban Caldwell, ID — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. International students are a visible presence here — 11.4% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $60,094 four years out. Faculty pay averages $93,576 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,041 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 81.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1080 and 1270 — above the ID middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on The College of Idaho's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to The College of Idaho without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1080 and 1270; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 570 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, The College of Idaho received 4,553 applications and admitted 2,150 (47.2%), with 297 enrolling.
How The College of Idaho compares
| The College of Idaho | Idaho median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 49.1% | 83.9% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,845 | $14,301 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $48,473 | $46,001 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median The College of Idaho student earns $48,473 — 5% above the Idaho median of $46,001 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
The College of Idaho lists tuition at $37,845 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. The College of Idaho's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $37,845 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,041 undergraduates, The College of Idaho is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
62.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 37% don't — ask a The College of Idaho tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at The College of Idaho
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,094 |
| Psychology, General | $54,179 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $52,709 |
| Biology, General | $47,149 |
Median earnings for these 4 The College of Idaho programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $48,473 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 30 additional The College of Idaho programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for The College of Idaho?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1080–1270 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 49.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is The College of Idaho's acceptance rate?
47.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,150 admitted from 4,553 applicants.
How much does The College of Idaho cost?
At The College of Idaho, published tuition is $37,845 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is The College of Idaho's ceiling, not a quote.
What do The College of Idaho graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $48,473 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Idaho
- University of Idaho — 75.5% admitted
- Lewis-Clark State College — 87.7% admitted
- Northwest Nazarene University — 64.7% admitted
- Boise State University — 87.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.