- Acceptance rate: 49% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 540–650 reading and writing, 530–630 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 23–31 composite
- Average net price: $22,602 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what The College of Idaho reported: an acceptance rate of 49% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 23–31.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. The College of Idaho reviews each application.
The College of Idaho GPA requirements
The College of Idaho requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and The College of Idaho hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
The College of Idaho acceptance rate
The College of Idaho admitted 1,792 of 3,650 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 49%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
The College of Idaho is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Caldwell, Idaho, with 1,041 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered The College of Idaho in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 540 | 590 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 580 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 31 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1180 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What The College of Idaho looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
The College of Idaho awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,602 a year at The College of Idaho in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is The College of Idaho?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. The College of Idaho admitted 49% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do The College of Idaho students have?
The middle 50% of The College of Idaho's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–650 in reading and writing and 530–630 in math; ACT composite 23–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into The College of Idaho?
GPA alone can't tell you here. The College of Idaho admitted 49% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into The College of Idaho?
The College of Idaho requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How many applicants get into The College of Idaho?
The College of Idaho's acceptance rate was 49% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,792 of 3,650 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to The College of Idaho?
Check The College of Idaho's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. The College of Idaho was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 39% sent SAT scores and 5% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into The College of Idaho?
A lot: The College of Idaho requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does The College of Idaho look at legacy status?
No. The College of Idaho doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at The College of Idaho?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,602 a year at The College of Idaho in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at The College of Idaho?
Yes. The College of Idaho awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check The College of Idaho's official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: The College of IdahoU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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