C of I Admission Requirements

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C of I Admission Overview

C of I admission requirements are competitive. Last year C of I admitted 49.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1070-1280 / ACT 23-31. C of I is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

C of I is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

C of I Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

49.1%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The C of I acceptance rate is 49.1%. Last year, 1,792 of 3,650 applicants were admitted. That is the lowest acceptance rate in Idaho.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into C of I and can you get accepted?

C of I is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

15% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

C of I GPA

C of I considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.

C of I SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1070-1280

Freshmen who sent SAT

39%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 540
Math 530
Composite 1070

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 650
Math 630
Composite 1280

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at C of I typically score around a 1180 SAT (middle 50% 1070–1280) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 73rd percentile nationally. C of I ranks #2 in the state of Idaho for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1070 to 1280

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

C of I is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1180 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at The College of Idaho
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1280+	Above 75th	>65%
1180 to 1280	Avg +	50%-65%
1070 to 1180	Avg -	34%-50%
Below 1070	Below mid-50	<34%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

C of I ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

23-31

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English N/A
Math N/A
Composite 23

75th Percentile Scores

English N/A
Math N/A
Composite 31

Average ACT

Incoming testers at C of I typically have around a 27 ACT (mid-50 23–31) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 85th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. C of I places #1 among colleges in Idaho for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 31

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to C of I without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 27.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at The College of Idaho
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
31+	Above 75th	>65%
27 to 31	Avg +	49%-65%
23 to 27	Avg -	34%-49%
Below 23	Below mid-50	<34%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

The College of Idaho admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,055	1,595	3,650
Accepted	1,026	766	1,792
Acceptance Rate	50%	48%	49%
Enrolled	131	132	263
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	13%	17%	15%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to The College of Idaho and what student information is used for admission decisions?

The College of Idaho application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

168

Applicants have 168 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to The College of Idaho is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at The College of Idaho
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

C of I is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 49.1% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1070-1280); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025