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The College of Idaho

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Caldwell, ID

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Located in Caldwell, ID, The College of Idaho is a private small school with roughly 1,041 undergraduates. The College of Idaho is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate near 49%. Its highest-earning reported major is Business Administration, Management and Operations (Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $60,094/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate49%
SAT range1070–1280
ACT range23–31
Undergrads1,041
Yield (admits who enroll)13%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$50,542
4-year grad rate63%
Median earnings, 10yr out$48,473

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans47%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out72%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$47,149/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$60,094/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$52,709/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$54,179/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity747
Typical room charge$5,200
Typical board charge$6,474

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is The College of Idaho's acceptance rate?

The College of Idaho in Caldwell, ID admits approximately 49% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for The College of Idaho?

Admitted students at The College of Idaho typically score between 1070–1280 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for The College of Idaho?

Admitted students at The College of Idaho typically score between 23–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does The College of Idaho cost?

The College of Idaho's total cost of attendance is reported at $50,542 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does The College of Idaho require students to live on campus?

No -- The College of Idaho doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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