More selective than 100% of Idaho colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
41% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 11% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose The College of Idaho over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
The College of Idaho SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, The College of Idaho is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 650 |
| SAT math | 530 | 630 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1070 | 1280 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
The College of Idaho admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 49% | 540–650 | 530–630 | 23–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 47% | 540–640 | 540–630 | 20–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is The College of Idaho compared with other Idaho colleges?
The College of Idaho has the lowest acceptance rate of 7 Idaho colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The College of Idaho | 49% | 63% | $19,481 |
| 2 | Northwest Nazarene University | 65% | 71% | $29,580 |
| 3 | University of Idaho | 76% | 57% | $14,831 |
| 4 | New Saint Andrews College | 84% | 74% | — |
| 5 | Boise State University | 87% | 60% | $21,610 |
| 6 | Lewis-Clark State College | 88% | 40% | $15,635 |
| 7 | Brigham Young University-Idaho | 96% | 55% | $8,221 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Idaho colleges →
Who enrolls at The College of Idaho
College Scorecard; IPEDS
The College of Idaho admissions questions
What is the The College of Idaho acceptance rate?
The College of Idaho accepts 49% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,150 of 4,553 applicants were admitted.
Does The College of Idaho require the SAT or ACT?
The College of Idaho considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 41% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for The College of Idaho?
The middle 50% of The College of Idaho enrolled first-year students scored 1070–1280 on the SAT and 23–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at The College of Idaho?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (297 of 2,150).
Is The College of Idaho getting harder to get into?
The College of Idaho accepted 49% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 47% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to The College of Idaho overview