The College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID · Private
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The College of Idaho admitted 47.2% of applicants university-wide (2,150 of 4,553).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 47.2% | 2,150 | 4,553 |
| Men | 45.8% | 909 | 1,984 |
| Women | 48.3% | 1,241 | 2,569 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 2,150 admitted students, 297 enrolled (13.8% yield).
The College of Idaho U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1070–1280
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 20–28
Testing policy: Required for some programs
The College of Idaho U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $51,610/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $36,750 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $14,860 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $51,610/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $14,026 |
| $30k–48k | $16,218 |
| $48k–75k | $17,773 |
| $75k–110k | $19,729 |
| Over $110k | $23,095 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Trustee Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- College of Idaho Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (International Aid)
- Trustee Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- International Need-Based Grant — Up to $10,000 per year (Need Based)
- College of Idaho Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
The College of Idaho U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- High School Transcript
- Recommendation Letters
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
International applicants
- High School Transcript
- Recommendation Letters
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
The College of Idaho · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 1 college-specific supplement:
- Complete a 500-1,000-word personal statement (similar to a letter of interest). This personal statement should reveal something about you as an applicant, the reason you want to pursue this graduate degree and how it will advance your future goals.1000 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $48,473
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 62.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 76.5%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $24,500
- At graduation
The College of Idaho · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #548
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
The College of Idaho U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Mathematics & statistics (0%), Business & marketing (0%), Biological & life sciences (0%).
Student–faculty ratio: 10:1 · 56% of class sections have under 20 students.
The College of Idaho U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.