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The College of Idaho

Caldwell, ID • 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate56%
Acceptance Rate56%
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For the third-straight year, The College of Idaho earned top honors among colleges and universities in Idaho according to research done by the Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education.

Cruzen-Murray Library stands out on the College’s historic campus. Its light-infused, glass-and-steel design has a sleek, modern look and feel. The three-story, 60,000 square-foot facility includes traditional holdings of books and journals, and private/group study areas.

The Yotes earned a share of their third-straight Frontier Conference title. C of I has won 10 all-time conference titles, and since joining the Frontier Conference in 2014, they have won outright or shared the title for three straight years.

With 1,150 students on campus, your professors and peers will definitely know your name. Our 11:1 student to faculty ratio means those letters of recommendation you receive will be insightful and supportive. We truly are a close-knit family at The College of Idaho!

Though unique to higher education, the College is led by Co-Presidents; a perfectly suited partnership given the needs of the College. Jim brings decades of experience in non-profit leadership, while Doug held a long career in various professional businesses across the country.

Through the outside philanthropy of the Davis UWC Scholars Program, The College of Idaho enrolls over 200 international students from more than 90 countries. This figure represents 20% of the student-body, and we believe we are the most diverse 55 acres in the State of Idaho!

The medical school acceptance rate for College of Idaho graduates is 85%, one of the highest placement rates in the northwest.

The College of Idaho is home to 20 varsity athletic teams competing at the NAIA level. More than one-third of students compete for one of out varsity teams and have captured countless individual and team championships throughout the years.

Learn more about becoming a student at The College of Idaho - www.collegeofidaho.edu/admission-aid. We look forward to working with you during your college search!

About The College of Idaho

The College of Idaho has a 130-year-old legacy of excellence. The College is known for its outstanding academic programs, winning athletics tradition and history of producing successful graduates, including seven Rhodes Scholars, three governors, and countless business leaders and innovators. Its distinctive PEAK Curriculum challenges students to attain competency in the four knowledge peaks of humanities, natural sciences, social sciences and a professional field—empowering them to earn a major and three minors in four years. The College’s close-knit, residential campus is located in Caldwell, where its proximity both to Boise and to the world-class outdoor activities of southwest Idaho’s mountains and rivers offers unique opportunities for learning beyond the classroom. For more information, visit www.collegeofidaho.edu.

The College of Idaho is a private, nonprofit college in the suburb of Caldwell, Idaho. The College of Idaho was founded in 1891. The college currently enrolls around 1,145 students per year, including 1,119 undergrad students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for The College of Idaho

It is moderately difficult to get into The College of Idaho. The College of Idaho admitted 56% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 3,464 students applied to The College of Idaho and 1,950 were admitted.

The College of Idaho Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 56%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA Offered but % not available
Test Optional Yes

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The College of Idaho is locatedin the town of Caldwell, Idaho,.

If you would like to see The College of Idaho for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 84 to Caldwell, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Boise.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what The College of Idaho and Caldwell are like without leaving home.

College Info

2112 Cleveland Boulevard Caldwell, ID 83605

Campus Setting: Suburban

The College of Idaho Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Feb 15

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to The College of Idaho is Feb 15.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to The College of Idaho is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

The College of Idaho SAT Scores

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The College of Idaho Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$47,574

In State

$47,574

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$33,825
$33,825
Fees
$475
$475
Housing
$12,074
$12,074
Books
$1,200
$1,200
Total (Before Financial Aid):
$47,574
$47,574

Student Life

Wondering what life at The College of Idaho is like? There are approximately 1,145 students enrolled at The College of Idaho, including 1,119 undergraduate students and 26 graduate students. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 68% percent are from ID and 32% percent of students are from other states.

99%

Full Time

1%

Part Time

68%

In State

32%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,145

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

56%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$34,300

Out-of-State

$34,300

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Feb 15
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