Best Idaho Colleges

There are 13 colleges and universities in Idaho enrolling 133,952 students. Explore the list of top colleges in Idaho below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Idaho offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 Idaho is home to nationally ranked institutions like The College of Idaho. The highest ranked college in Idaho is The College of Idaho and the top rated public state college is University of Idaho.

Local college options can be explored in Boise City or other cities.

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List of the Best Idaho Colleges

  • Private 4 Year
  • Caldwell, ID
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • Feb 15 application deadline

The College of Idaho is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate sciences and a PEAK curriculum that pairs a major with three minors. The residential campus sits in the small city of Caldwell west of Boise.

#1 Best Colleges in Idaho 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1070-1280
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 49%
  • Net Price $21,686
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  • Public 4 Year
  • Moscow, ID
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews

Idaho is a public university known for undergraduate agriculture, natural resources, and engineering. The residential campus sits in the small college town of Moscow in northern Idaho.

#2 Best Colleges in Idaho 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 990-1230
  • Avg GPA 3.47
  • Acceptance Rate 76%
  • Net Price $15,111
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  • Private 4 Year
  • Nampa, ID
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 15 application deadline

Northwest Nazarene is a private Christian university known for undergraduate education, nursing, and theology. The suburban campus is in Nampa, in Idaho's Treasure Valley near Boise.

#3 Best Colleges in Idaho
  • SAT Range 1005-1240
  • Avg GPA 3.59
  • Acceptance Rate 65%
  • Net Price $30,178
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  • Private 4 Year
  • Rexburg, ID
  • 4.8 | 4 reviews
  • Feb 15 application deadline

BYU-Idaho is a private university affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known for undergraduate business, education, and nursing. The campus is in Rexburg, a small college town in eastern Idaho.

#4 Best Colleges in Idaho 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 970-1200
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.34
  • Acceptance Rate 96%
  • Net Price $8,528
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  • Public 4 Year
  • Boise, ID
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 1 application deadline

Boise State is a large public university known for undergraduate business, engineering, and nursing. The urban campus borders the Boise River in Idaho's capital city.

#5 Best Colleges in Idaho 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1030-1210
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.37
  • Acceptance Rate 87%
  • Net Price $21,583
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Lewis Clark State College Campus
 

  • Public 4 Year
  • Lewiston, ID
  • 1.0 | 1 reviews
  • Aug 8 application deadline

Lewis-Clark State is a small public college known for undergraduate nursing, teacher education, and business. The campus is in Lewiston at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers.

#6 Best Colleges in Idaho 3/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 850-1110
  • Avg GPA 3.23
  • Acceptance Rate 88%
  • Net Price $15,917
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  • Private 4 Year
  • Boise, ID
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 1 application deadline

Boise Bible College is a small private Bible college known for undergraduate biblical studies and ministry. The campus is located in Boise.

4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 950-1200
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.35
  • Acceptance Rate 90%
  • Net Price $17,643
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College of Eastern Idaho Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • | 0 reviews

College of Eastern Idaho is a public community college known for nursing, health sciences, and career-technical programs. Most students commute to the campus in Idaho Falls.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,430
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  • Public 4 Year
  • Pocatello, ID
  • | 0 reviews

Idaho State is a public university known for undergraduate health sciences, nursing, and pharmacy. The campus sits in Pocatello in the mountains of southeastern Idaho.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.41
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $12,174
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North Idaho College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Coeur d'Alene, ID
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 6 application deadline

North Idaho College is a public community college known for nursing and career-technical programs. The campus sits on the shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.07
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,637
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College of Southern Idaho Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Twin Falls, ID
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 14 application deadline

College of Southern Idaho is a public community college with undergraduate programs in nursing, agriculture, and applied technology. Most students attend the main campus in Twin Falls in southern Idaho.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,576
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  • Private 4 Year
  • Moscow, Idaho
  • | 0 reviews
  • Feb 15 application deadline

New Saint Andrews is a small private Christian liberal arts college known for classical education and Reformed theology. Students study in historic buildings in downtown Moscow.

5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1155-1358
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 84%
  • Net Price $16,692
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  • Public 2 Year
  • Nampa, ID
  • | 0 reviews

A public community college known for associate degrees, transfer pathways, and career-technical programs. Most students commute to campuses serving Nampa and the Boise area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,784
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