Top Rated Idaho Public Colleges
These are the top ranked public four-year colleges in Idaho as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the rankings for 2027 as the best public college in Idaho is University of Idaho. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
University of Idaho
- Public 4 Year
- Moscow, ID
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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.
- SAT Range 990-1230
- Avg GPA 3.47
- Acceptance Rate 76%
- Net Price $15,111
Boise State University
- Public 4 Year
- Boise, ID
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- 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.
- SAT Range 1030-1210
- Predicted Avg GPA 3.37
- Acceptance Rate 87%
- Net Price $21,583
Lewis Clark State College
- Public 4 Year
- Lewiston, ID
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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.
- SAT Range 850-1110
- Avg GPA 3.23
- Acceptance Rate 88%
- Net Price $15,917