More selective than 67% of Idaho colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
64% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 6% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University 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.
University 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, University of Idaho is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500 | 630 |
| SAT math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 990 | 1230 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Idaho admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 76% | 500–630 | 490–600 | 20–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 79% | 490–610 | 460–590 | 20–29 | 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 University of Idaho compared with other Idaho colleges?
University of Idaho has the 3rd-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 University of Idaho
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Idaho admissions questions
What is the University of Idaho acceptance rate?
University of Idaho accepts 76% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 9,666 of 12,222 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Idaho require the SAT or ACT?
University of Idaho considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 64% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Idaho?
The middle 50% of University of Idaho enrolled first-year students scored 990–1230 on the SAT and 20–26 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 University of Idaho?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,869 of 9,666).
Is University of Idaho getting harder to get into?
University of Idaho accepted 76% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 79% 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 University of Idaho overview