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The College of Idaho
Explore admissions details for The College of Idaho, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About C of I
The College of Idaho is a private nonprofit institution in Caldwell, ID. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, The College of Idaho is selective with an acceptance rate of 47%. Reported student size is about 1,049, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
The College of Idaho is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether The College of Idaho should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
47%
Average SAT
1,166
Average ACT
26
Student Size
1,049
In-State Tuition
$36,030
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,030
C of I Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
The College of Idaho sits in the selective range with an acceptance rate of 47%. The average SAT shown here is 1,166, and the midpoint ACT composite is 26. Graduation rate is 62%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For The College of Idaho, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
47%
Graduation Rate
62%
SAT Average
1,166
ACT Composite
26
SAT Reading
589
SAT Math
574
Graduation Rate
62%
Control
Private Nonprofit
C of I Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
The College of Idaho reports in-state tuition of $36,030 and out-of-state tuition of $36,030. Average net price is $20,566, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $48,451 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $24,500.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This The College of Idaho cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$36,030
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,030
Average Net Price
$20,566
Attendance Cost
$48,451
Average Net Price
$20,566
Cost of Attendance
$48,451
Median Debt
$24,500
C of I Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
The College of Idaho enrolls about 1,049 students. Private Nonprofit control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,473.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this The College of Idaho profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
1,049
Median Earnings
$48,473
C of I GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 3.20 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.45 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from The College of Idaho. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether The College of Idaho looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
The College of Idaho is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
Estimated Floor
3.20
Recommended GPA
3.45
Estimated Floor
3.20
Recommended GPA
3.45
How to Apply to C of I Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether C of I belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare The College of Idaho with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
C of I Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at The College of Idaho?
The College of Idaho currently shows an acceptance rate of 47% in this dataset.
How competitive is The College of Idaho?
The College of Idaho is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
What GPA is competitive for The College of Idaho?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 3.20 to 3.45 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does The College of Idaho cost?
The College of Idaho reports in-state tuition of $36,030, out-of-state tuition of $36,030, and an average net price of $20,566.
What test scores are shown for The College of Idaho?
The College of Idaho shows an average SAT of 1,166 and an ACT composite midpoint of 26.
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