The College of Idaho
Caldwell, Idaho · Private
The College of Idaho admitted 47% of 4,553 applicants (Common Data Set 2023-2024). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1080–1270 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 64% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at The College of Idaho
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Application deadlines
The College of Idaho’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Early action II
- January 15, 2027
- Regular decision
- February 15, 2027
The application is free. The College of Idaho asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check The College of Idaho’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
The College of Idaho offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How The College of Idaho rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
Important
- Course rigor
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
What it costs
Full price with housing is $51,365 a year. After grants, students paid $22,602 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is The College of Idaho’s acceptance rate?
The College of Idaho admitted 47% of applicants: 2,150 of 4,553 (Common Data Set 2023-2024).
When is The College of Idaho’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026, early action II is due January 15, 2027, and regular decision is due February 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for The College of Idaho?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1080 to 1270, with a median around 1160. A score at or above 1160 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is The College of Idaho’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does The College of Idaho require?
Besides the application and transcript, The College of Idaho asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does The College of Idaho have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, The College of Idaho asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one essay, up to 750 words. the box has no minimum, so it may be optional). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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