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Your chances of getting into The College of Idaho

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

56%
Admission Difficulty for The College of Idaho
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Average 

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.

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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 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 Range 

1080-1246

Applicants Submitting SAT 

53%
SAT Scores for The College of Idaho
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 540
SAT Math 25th 540
SAT Composite 25th 1080
SAT Scores for The College of Idaho
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.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 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 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.

The College of Idaho admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1246 and Above Good >71%
1163 to 1246 Avg + 56%-71%
1080 to 1163 Avg - 40%-56%
997 to 1080 Reach 26%-40%
Less than 997 Low <26%
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C of I ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

21-30 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

18%
ACT Scores for The College of Idaho
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th 21
ACT Scores for The College of Idaho
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 class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

The College of Idaho admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
30 and Above Good >72%
25 to 30 Avg + 56%-72%
21 to 25 Avg - 42%-56%
17 to 21 Reach 29%-42%
Less than 17 Low <29%
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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

The College of Idaho 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%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jun 1, 2023

Days left to Apply

None

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?

The College of Idaho Application Requirements
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

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.

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.