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The College of Idaho

The College of Idaho

Caldwell, ID · Suburb · 1,041 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

The College of Idaho, located in Caldwell, is a premier private liberal arts institution best known for its innovative PEAK Curriculum, a distinctive academic structure that allows students to graduate with one major and three minors across four different intellectual fields in four years. The college's strongest academic offerings lie in its highly regarded pre-medical and natural science tracks, which boast exceptional medical school acceptance rates, as well as renowned programs in business and political economy. Campus life is characterized by a close-knit, globally diverse community where over 20 percent of the student body is international, fostering a collaborative environment where students actively participate in competitive NAIA athletics, outdoor recreation, and hands-on undergraduate research.


Wikipedia:The College of Idaho, abbreviated C of I, is a private liberal arts college in Caldwell, Idaho. Founded in 1891 by William Judson Boone as a Presbyterian college, it is the state's oldest private liberal arts college and has an enrollment of over 1,000 students.

Location
Caldwell, ID, 83605-4432 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
SLC · Salt Lake City
311 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$50,542
Avg net price
$19,481
Room & board
$12,773
Tuition
$37,845
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$14,026
$30–48k
$16,218
$48–75k
$17,773
$75–110k
$19,729
$110k+
$23,095
Admissions
Admit rate
49%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1180
Reading 540650
Math 530630
ACT midpoint
26
Composite 2331
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

The College of Idaho accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
63%
4-yr on-time completion
58%
1st-yr retention
82%
Transfer-out rate
21%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
59%
Transferred
29%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
12%
Median earnings (6yr)
$42,097
Median earnings (10yr)
$48,473
Median debt
$24,500
Monthly loan payment
$260
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,795$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,000
Student Body
Men 49%Women 51%
10
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
25%
First-generation
27%
Median family income
$63,773
Independent students
6%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
57%
Hispanic
18%
Black
2%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
11%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$42,097
10 years after entry
$48,473
Business Administration, Management and Operations64
Biology, General48
Psychology, General38
Marketing24
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness21
International Relations and National Security Studies18
Mathematics and Computer Science12
History12
Sociology and Anthropology11
Political Science and Government10
Natural Resources Conservation and Research9
Music8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods7
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics7
English Language and Literature, General7
Fine and Studio Arts7
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Institutional
Endowment
$126M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
62%
Avg faculty salary
$7,798/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,689
Federal loan rate
47%

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