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The College of Idaho

C of I

Caldwell, Idaho 83605-4432

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Small & IntimateSuburbanPrivateBusiness FocusSTEM StrongClose Faculty Access

Known for business — close-knit campus

The College of Idaho is a private institution in Caldwell with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1166, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,473 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,566.

Established
1891
Motto
Rex Lex Dux Lux
Mascot
Coyote
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division II

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47%Acceptance
1166SAT Avg
1,049Students
10:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$48,473Earnings 10yr
$20,566Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

The College of Idaho Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate47.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1166

Reading & WritingMid: 589
540640
MathMid: 574
540630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2028

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

47.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1166

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$36,030
Room & Board$11,935
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$48,451
Average Net Price$20,566
Median Debt at Graduation$24,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$260

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,367
$30–48K$18,437
$48–75K$17,013
$75–110K$21,946
$110K+$25,125

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,566

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

48.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (36)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,049
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Black 2%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 2%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 14%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate64.1%
Freshman Retention76.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,097
8 Years$48,582
10 Years$48,473

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,700
Men
$56,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#4
Washington Monthly
#80

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Coyotes

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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