The College of Idaho

Caldwell, Idaho
4-year Private university

Overview

The College of Idaho is a private institution established in 1891 with suburban setting located at Caldwell. It is ranked 168 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2018 edition of Best Colleges.It practices 4-1-4 based academic calender.

#168 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Suburban
Location Caldwell, Idaho
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1891
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
936 Undergraduates

Learning

9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$43,252
Cost of Attendance
$18,541
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $30,155
Outstate Tuition Fee $30,155
Room and Board Fees $9,697
$39,300 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

85% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.6 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Not Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Does not accept CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Native English speakers.

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
16
Early Action Deadline
Feb
16
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Aug
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$25,141 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$4,157 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $43,252
100% Students with need received Financial Aid
58% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Merit
Total Worth $15,000 per year
Eligibility new students
Minimum Criteria 4.07 GPA; 29 ACT ; 94.1% High School Rank
Requirement for maintenance scholarship criteria is continuously met and the student maintains Satisfactory Academic Progress
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Trustee Merit
Total Worth $13,000 per year
Eligibility new students
Minimum Criteria 3.87 GPA; 26 ACT; 85.9% High School Rank
Requirement for maintenance scholarship criteria is continuously met and the student maintains Satisfactory Academic Progress
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Dean Merit
Total Worth $11,000 per year
Eligibility new students
Minimum Criteria 3.67 GPA; 25 ACT; 74% High School Rank
Requirement for maintenance scholarship criteria is continuously met and the student maintains Satisfactory Academic Progress
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Need-based Scholarships
Total Worth --
Details The FAFSA is required to assist in determining student need eligibility. Students from low-income families are more likely to receive need-based scholarships to help pay for college tuition.
Athletic scholarship
Total Worth --
Details Students seeking an athletic scholarship must demonstrate athletic and academic achievement, and strength of character both on and off the field. The College of Idaho competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and offers talent scholarships to athletes. Scholarship awards and eligibility are directly controlled by the coaches for each sport.

Students

936 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
77% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
67% Students graduate within 6 years