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Your chances of getting into The College of Idaho

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

45.5%
Admission Difficulty for The College of Idaho
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Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at C of I is 45.5%.  Its admission rate is the lowest in Idaho.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into C of I and can you get accepted?

C of I is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,044 out of the 4,490 who applied were admitted.

13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into C of I?

46% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to The College of Idaho you should:

  • Score 1160 on the SAT
  • Score 26 on the ACT

C of I GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

The College of Idaho has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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C of I SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to The College of Idaho. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 41% of students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1070-1240

Applicants Submitting SAT 

41%
SAT Scores for The College of Idaho
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 530
Math 25th Percentile 540
Composite 25th Percentile 1070
SAT Scores for The College of Idaho
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 620
Math 75th Percentile 620
Composite 75th Percentile 1240
Average SAT Score 1160

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to The College of Idaho?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at C of I is 1160 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1070-1240. Students who get into The College of Idaho score in the top 47 percent of all SAT test takers..  C of I ranks #2 in the state of Idaho for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1160 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. C of I regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1070 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1070, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 980, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

The College of Idaho is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1160 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1155, you have around a 46% chance of being admitted. A 1240 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 62% chance of getting in.

The College of Idaho admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1240 and Above Good >62%
1155 to 1240 Avg + 46%-62%
1070 to 1155 Avg - 31%-46%
985 to 1070 Reach 19%-31%
Less than 985 Low <19%
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C of I ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

23-29 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

8%
ACT Scores for The College of Idaho
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile 23
ACT Scores for The College of Idaho
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile 29
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into C of I?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to C of I is 26, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 23 and 29.  The school ranks #2 in Idaho for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 26. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 23 and score in the score in the top 32 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 20.

8 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to The College of Idaho.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as The College of Idaho is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into C of I for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 26 score has around 46% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 62% with a 29 ACT score.

The College of Idaho admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >62%
26 to 29 Avg + 46%-62%
23 to 26 Avg - 31%-46%
20 to 23 Reach 19%-31%
Less than 20 Low <19%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

The College of Idaho admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,618 1,872 4,490
Accepted 1,206 838 2,044
Acceptance Rate 46% 45% 46%
Enrolled 147 122 269
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 12% 15% 13%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

63

Applicants have 63 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to The College of Idaho is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to The College of Idaho and what student information is used for admission decisions?

The College of Idaho Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at The College of Idaho
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=142294 IPEDS survey data for The College of Idaho.

Last updated February 24, 2024