Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Idaho's yield is 6 pts higher than Southern Utah's
Yield rate - 2
U. Idaho admits 76% vs. 82% at Southern Utah
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. IdahoAccessible
- Southern UtahAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 16–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. IdahoTest-optional
- Southern UtahTest-blind
How they read a record
U. Idaho
GPA and the high school record are required.
Southern Utah
GPA is required.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Idaho | Southern Utah |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why