Most Selective Idaho Colleges

Idaho has 1 four-year colleges that accept 50% or fewer of applicants, ranked from most to least selective.

The College of Idaho is the hardest to get into in Idaho, accepting just 49% of 3,650 applicants.

Selectivity does not always equal academic difficulty. Some schools admit a small share of applicants because demand exceeds capacity, not because admission standards are extreme. If you need safety schools, see our highest acceptance rate colleges in Idaho. For academically demanding options, explore colleges with the highest SAT, highest ACT, and highest GPA averages.

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Idaho Low Acceptance % Public Private 4 Year

  • Private 4 Year
  • Caldwell, ID
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 49% acceptance rate
  • Feb 15 application deadline

The College of Idaho is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate sciences and a PEAK curriculum that pairs a major with three minors. The residential campus sits in the small city of Caldwell west of Boise.

#1 Best Value in Idaho 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1070-1280
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Net Price $21,686