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About The College of Idaho

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The College of Idaho is a private liberal arts college in Caldwell, ID, known for its private liberal arts, small class sizes, and business and premed focus. With an acceptance rate of 46%, The College of Idaho is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 269 students each year. The College of Idaho is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1080–1220, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. The College of Idaho offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $25,970 per year; the sticker price of $48,313 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

The College of Idaho acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

46%
Overall Accept Rate
1150
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1080 – 1220 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to The College of Idaho

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Application Strategy
The College of Idaho runs on the PEAK Curriculum, which requires every student to complete studies across four interdisciplinary themes. Mention in your application materials how your academic interests span multiple fields, since this directly signals you are a good fit for how C of I structures its degrees.
Test Score Strategy
C of I is test optional, so if your score falls below their middle range, leave it off your application and let your GPA and activities carry the weight instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What The College of Idaho actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$48k/yr$14.0k
30k-48k~$48k/yr$16.2k
48k-75k~$48k/yr$17.8k
75k-110k~$48k/yr$19.7k
110k+~$48k/yr$23.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

64%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$42k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,098
Undergrad Enrollment
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