Idaho Admission Requirements

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Idaho Admission Overview

Idaho admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Idaho admitted 75.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.47 GPA (B+) and SAT 990-1230 / ACT 20-26. Idaho 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

Idaho is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Idaho Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

75.5%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

Low

Average

High

Very High

Extreme

Acceptance Rate

The Idaho acceptance rate is 75.5%. Last year, 10,154 of 13,443 applicants were admitted. That is the 3rd lowest acceptance rate in Idaho.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Idaho and can you get accepted?

Idaho is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

University of Idaho typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.47. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Idaho GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.47

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.47

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Idaho typically have around a 3.47 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Idaho is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #2 in Idaho for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled University of Idaho freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	7.08%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	25.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	21.8%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	16.81%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	13.55%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	13.85%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	1.91%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Idaho SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

990-1230

Freshmen who sent SAT

53%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 500
Math 490
Composite 990

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 630
Math 600
Composite 1230

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Idaho typically score around a 1110 SAT (middle 50% 990–1230) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 61st percentile nationally. Idaho ranks #5 in the state of Idaho for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 990 to 1230

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Idaho 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 1110 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 University of Idaho
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1230+	Above 75th	>86%
1110 to 1230	Avg +	76%-86%
990 to 1110	Avg -	62%-76%
Below 990	Below mid-50	<62%

What do these figures mean?

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

Idaho ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 18
Math 19
Composite 20

75th Percentile Scores

English 26
Math 27
Composite 26

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Idaho typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 20–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Idaho places #5 among colleges in Idaho for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Idaho without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 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 University of Idaho
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26+	Above 75th	>86%
23 to 26	Avg +	76%-86%
20 to 23	Avg -	62%-76%
Below 20	Below mid-50	<62%

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.

University of Idaho admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	6,704	6,739	13,443
Accepted	5,331	4,823	10,154
Acceptance Rate	80%	72%	76%
Enrolled	980	1,045	2,025
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	18%	22%	20%

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

Application Requirements

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

University 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 considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

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

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Idaho is $60.

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Idaho
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

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

Admission summary

Idaho is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 75.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.47 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (990-1230); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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