Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
College of Idaho admits about 1 in 2 applicants (49%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 84% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (48% and 50%).
No application fee
Grants credit for AP exams
Yield
15% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Uses a wait list; numbers not published
Applying early
Restrictive early action (not binding): apply by Nov 15; decisions by Nov 29
Restrictive early action: applicants agree not to apply to other colleges' early plans, with exceptions the college sets.
Where you stand
How College of Idaho reads a record
GPA is very important; is important; class rank and tests are both considered. Scores are required for some applicants. 39% of first-years sent an SAT and 5% an ACT. Requires 4 years of English, 3 of math, 2 of science, and 2 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
- High school GPA
- Required
- High school record
- Required
- Class rank
- Considered
- College-prep program
- Considered
- Recommendations
- Considered
- Essay
- Considered
- Legacy status
- Not considered
- Work experience
- Considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- Not considered
- English proficiency test
- Required
- Other tests
- Not considered
Transferring in
68% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 49% of first-year applicants
150 applied · 102 admitted · 56 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date February 15, decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: priority date December 15, decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required of some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Required of some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Not required
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 3 |
| Science | 2 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Social studies | 2 |
| History | 2 |
| Academic electives | 4 |
| Total | 19* |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science. *Added up from the subjects listed; the college didn't give a total.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1175 on the SAT, right around the national median for colleges that report scores.
Required for some applicants
Some applicants must send scores. For students entering in fall 2025.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;The College of Idaho Common Data Set 2023–24, Fall 2025 applicants;The College of Idaho Common Data Set 2023–24, 2023–24;The College of Idaho Common Data Set 2023–24, Fall 2023;The College of Idaho Common Data Set 2023–24, Fall 2024 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)