The College of Idaho

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Caldwell, ID
5.0 1 review

#1 Best Value in Idaho

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,090

Location Caldwell, Idaho
Website collegeofidaho.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#367

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The College of Idaho, located in Caldwell, Idaho, approximately 30 miles west of Boise, is a private liberal arts institution situated on a residential campus spanning 50 acres. Founded in 1891, the college operates on the distinctive PEAK curriculum system, which enables students to pursue a major and three minors across four academic areas. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including Sterry Hall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Known for its programs in natural sciences, business, and education, the College of Idaho maintains a selective admission process and requires all students to live on campus for their first two years. The college competes in the NAIA Cascade Collegiate Conference as the Yotes, with notable success in skiing, basketball, and baseball.

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Ratings

C of I is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for The College of Idaho within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1070/1280
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 23/31

Acceptance Rate

49.1%

Applications Due Feb 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 14.7%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,845

Costs for The College of Idaho
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$37,845
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$1,095
Room and Board		$12,773
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,250
Total One Year Cost		$55,163

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

63% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at The College of Idaho are Business, Visual and Performing Arts, and Biology. 15% of students major in Business, 14% in Visual and Performing Arts, and 13% in Biology.