The College of Idaho Acceptance Rate
Caldwell, Idaho · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,553
- Admitted
- 2,150
- Yield
- 13.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, The College of Idaho's acceptance rate has fallen from 92.9% in 2014–15 to 47.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 944 to 4,553 (+382%) over that period.
Its 47.2% rate makes The College of Idaho more selective than about 86% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked Idaho schools, it is more selective than about 83%.
The College of Idaho has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 13.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 944 | 877 | 92.9% | 276 |
| 2015–16 | 955 | 863 | 90.4% | 201 |
| 2016–17 | 975 | 827 | 84.8% | 238 |
| 2017–18 | 1,665 | 1,263 | 75.9% | 268 |
| 2018–19 | 2,754 | 1,355 | 49.2% | 286 |
| 2019–20 | 2,399 | 1,166 | 48.6% | 361 |
| 2020–21 | 3,677 | 1,778 | 48.4% | 267 |
| 2021–22 | 3,464 | 1,950 | 56.3% | 296 |
| 2022–23 | 4,490 | 2,044 | 45.5% | 269 |
| 2023–24 | 4,553 | 2,150 | 47.2% | 297 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,569 | 1,241 | 48.3% |
| Men | 1,984 | 909 | 45.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–640 | 41% |
| SAT Math | 540–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–28 | 11% |
How The College of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is The College of Idaho's acceptance rate?
The College of Idaho's acceptance rate is 47.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,150 admitted of 4,553 applicants).
Is The College of Idaho test optional?
The College of Idaho is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to The College of Idaho?
The College of Idaho received 4,553 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,150.
What SAT score do you need for The College of Idaho?
Admitted students at The College of Idaho typically scored 540–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is The College of Idaho getting harder to get into?
The College of Idaho has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 92.9% in 2014–15 to 47.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.collegeofidaho.edu/.