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The College of Idaho

The College of Idaho

Caldwell, ID · Suburb · 1,041 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
$19,481
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
63%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$48,473
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
49%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

The College of Idaho, the state’s oldest private liberal arts institution, is renowned for its distinctive PEAK Curriculum, which enables students to graduate in four years with one major and three minors spanning the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and professional fields. Academically, the college is particularly recognized for its pre-medical and health sciences preparation, biology, environmental studies, and business programs, all of which emphasize collaborative faculty-student research. Campus culture is tight-knit and outdoor-focused thanks to its proximity to the Boise Mountains, while remaining remarkably international, with students representing over 90 countries contributing to a globally minded, residential community.

Wikipedia:The College of Idaho, abbreviated C of I, is a private liberal arts college in Caldwell, Idaho. Founded in 1891 by William Judson Boone as a Presbyterian college, it is the state's oldest private liberal arts college and has an enrollment of over 1,000 students.

Location
Caldwell, ID, 83605-4432 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SLC · Salt Lake City
311 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$37,845
Housing & food (on campus)$12,773
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$50,542
Average net price$19,481
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$37,845
Housing & food (on campus)$12,773
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$50,542
Average net price$19,481
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$14,026
$30–48k
$16,218
$48–75k
$17,773
$75–110k
$19,729
$110k+
$23,095
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
63%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
58%
Back for yr 2
82%
Transferred
21%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
59% graduated · 29% transferred · 12% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$42,097
10 yrs after entry$48,473
Debt
Median at graduation$24,500
Monthly payment$260
Middle 50% owe$7.8k–$27k
90th percentile$32,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs, $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
49%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1180
R 540–650 · M 530–630
ACT midpoint
26
Comp 23–31
SAT middle 50%: 1070–1280
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Student Body
Gender
Men 49%Women 51%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
25%
First-gen
27%
Family income
$63,773
Independent
6%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
57%
Hispanic
18%
Black
2%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
11%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division II · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's
  • Skiing
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$42,097
After 10 yrs
$48,473
Business Administration, Management and Operations64
Biology, General48
Psychology, General38
Marketing24
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness21
International Relations and National Security Studies18
Mathematics and Computer Science12
History12
Sociology and Anthropology11
Political Science and Government10
Natural Resources Conservation and Research9
Music8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods7
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics7
English Language and Literature, General7
Fine and Studio Arts7
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$126M
Full-time faculty
62%
Faculty salary
$7,798/mo
Teaching spend
$10,689
per student
Federal loans
47%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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