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Chances of getting into University of Idaho

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
81%
Admission Difficulty for University of Idaho
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Idaho and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Idaho is 81%.  It ranks #3 in Idaho for lowest rate of acceptance. University of Idaho is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 7,987 out of 9,814 applicants were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 56 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Idaho typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.47. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Idaho application fee is $60 and applications are due by May 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Idaho. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 65% of students submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Idaho SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
990-1220
Applicants Submitting SAT 
65%
SAT Scores for University of Idaho
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 500
SAT Math 25th 490
SAT Composite 25th 990
SAT Scores for University of Idaho
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 620
SAT Math 75th 600
SAT Composite 75th 1220
Average SAT Score 1110

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Idaho?

University of Idaho is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into University of Idaho score in the top 62 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 990-1220.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of Idaho admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1220 and Above Good >89%
1105 to 1220 Avg + 81%-89%
990 to 1105 Avg - 69%-81%
875 to 990 Reach 54%-69%
Less than 875 Low <54%
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Idaho ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
20-28 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
14%
ACT Scores for University of Idaho
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 19
ACT Math 25th 20
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for University of Idaho
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 27
ACT Math 75th 27
ACT Composite 75th 28
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Idaho?

University 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".

Idaho regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-28.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Idaho admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
28 and Above Good >89%
24 to 28 Avg + 81%-89%
20 to 24 Avg - 69%-81%
16 to 20 Reach 54%-69%
Less than 16 Low <54%
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Idaho GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.47
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of Idaho?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Idaho. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Idaho was 3.47 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #2 in Idaho for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.47 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Idaho accepts 81% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of Idaho students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 7.08% Good
3.75 to 3.99 25.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 21.8% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 16.81% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.55% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 13.85% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.91% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

71% of University of Idaho freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Idaho students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 17%
Top 25% of class 40%
Top 50% of class 71%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Idaho admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,148 4,666 9,814
Accepted 4,298 3,689 7,987
Acceptance Rate 83% 79% 81%
Enrolled 853 803 1,656
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 20% 22% 21%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
May 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
36

Applicants have 36 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on May 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Idaho is $60.

Application Requirements

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

University of Idaho Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Idaho
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=142285 IPEDS survey data for University of Idaho.

FAQs

Does University of Idaho prefer SAT or ACT?

65% of students submit their SAT scores to Idaho. 14% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Idaho?

81% of those who apply are granted admission to Idaho. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of Idaho?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 990 and 1220. 65% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Idaho?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 28. 14% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.