Your chances of getting into The College of Idaho
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at C of I is 56%. 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 with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 1,950 out of the 3,464 who applied were admitted.
The school has challenging admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 44 percent on standardized admission tests. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
Check if you have the grades and scores to get into C of I and calculate your admission chance.
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 25 on the ACT
- Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers
Test Optional
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to The College of Idaho. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 53% of students submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..
C of I SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 540 |
| SAT Math 25th | 540 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1080 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 638 |
| SAT Math 75th | 608 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1246 |
| Average SAT Score | 1160
|
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to The College of Idaho?
The College of Idaho is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".
Students who get into The College of Idaho score in the top 45 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1080-1246 and the average score is 1160. C of I ranks #1 in the state of Idaho for highest average SAT composite score. You should target scoring 1160 or above to be competitive with most other applicants.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1160 SAT score range.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting classChance 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 1163, you have around a 56% chance of being admitted. A 1163 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 71% chance of getting in.
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C of I ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | 30 |
| Average ACT Score | 25
|
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into C of I?
The College of Idaho is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".
C of I regularly accepts students who score 21 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 43 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 21-30.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
C of I GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
The College of Idaho has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,994 | 1,470 | 3,464 |
| Accepted | 1,138 | 812 | 1,950 |
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 55% | 56% |
| Enrolled | 153 | 143 | 296 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 13% | 18% | 15% |
Fall 2023 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jun 1, 2023.
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?
| Test Scores | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| 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.
FAQs
Does The College of Idaho prefer SAT or ACT?
53% of students submit their SAT scores to C of I. 18% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into The College of Idaho?
56% of those who apply are granted admission to C of I. Admission competition is low and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for The College of Idaho?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1080 and 1246. 53% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for The College of Idaho?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 30. 18% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.