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The College of Idaho
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  • 4 Year
  • CALDWELL, ID

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade C
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade C
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade A minus
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

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College of Idaho is a private college located in Caldwell, Idaho in the Boise Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,104 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the College of Idaho acceptance rate is 56%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies. Graduating 56% of students, College of Idaho alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $30,400.

About

2112 CLEVELAND BLVD
CALDWELL, ID 83605
Athletic Division
NAIA
Athletic Conference
Frontier Conference

The College of Idaho Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

C of I Admissions

Acceptance Rate
56%
Application Deadline
February 15
SAT Range
1080-1240
ACT Range
21-30
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$23,329 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$22,268 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
93%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 29 responses
61%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 31 responses
58%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 31 responses

Majors

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,104 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
15
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
28%
Varsity Athletes
42%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 22 responses
  • Every one is different in there own great way.
    27%
  • Interested and engaged in classes
    27%
  • Vibrant
    14%
  • Athletic
    9%
  • Thoughtful
    9%
  • Close-knit
    5%
  • depressed
    5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
58%
Poll
53%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 43 responses
Poll
60%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 43 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 23 responses
  • Reaching one's potential
    48%
  • Work hard, play hard
    26%
  • Harvard of the West
    13%
  • Your dreams are in reach
    9%
  • Overpriced, nickel-and-dime you
    4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,000 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
56%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
95%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 19 responses

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