The College of Idaho (C of I)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Caldwell, ID that costs an average of $19,602 a year after financial aid, admits 49% of applicants and graduates 68% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$19,602
Acceptance rate
49%
Graduation rate
68%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$57,623

Private nonprofitMidsize suburb1,041 undergraduates

Cost of C of I

Total cost of attendance (per year)$53,648
Tuition and fees, in-state$39,190
Housing and food (on campus)$13,329
Books and supplies$1,200
Average net price after aid$19,602

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$14,719
$30,001–48,000$13,499
$48,001–75,000$14,411
$75,001–110,000$18,702
$110,001+$23,717

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with C of I's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate49%
Average SAT1,180
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)540–650
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)530–630
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)23–31
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate68%
First-year retention82%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$44,599
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$57,623
Rank in Idaho (earnings)4th of 9 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$20,944
Typical monthly loan payment$238 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants31%
Students with federal loans66%

Majors and programs at C of I

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (34)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations111$51,230$17,500
Psychology81$38,938$21,500
Biology88$29,487$23,250
Accounting and Related Services18——
Applied Mathematics2——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology———
Chemistry11——
Communication and Media Studies2——
Computer and Information Sciences7——
Design and Applied Arts4——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft4——
English Language and Literature14——
Fine and Studio Arts7——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences———
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs———
History29——
International Relations and National Security Studies21——
Marketing34——
Mathematics2——
Mathematics and Computer Science12——
Music11——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research17——
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration———
Philosophy4——
Physics3——
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences20——
Political Science and Government20——
Religion/Religious Studies———
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies———
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics11——
Sociology and Anthropology16——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness21——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods15——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Curriculum and Instruction3——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods13——

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions———

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness25——

Similar colleges in Idaho

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Northwest Nazarene UniversityNampa$25,26265%$60,370
Lewis-Clark State CollegeLewiston$13,63288%$52,487
Eagle Gate College-Boise CampusBoise$32,637—$41,796
New Saint Andrews CollegeMoscow—84%—
Provo College-Idaho Falls CampusIdaho Falls$32,478—$42,739
Idaho State UniversityPocatello$8,910—$50,919
University of IdahoMoscow$15,32176%$58,095
Boise Bible CollegeBoise$17,86390%$40,668

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About C of I

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationCaldwell, ID
SettingMidsize suburb
Undergraduates1,041
Student-to-faculty ratio10 to 1
AccreditorNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Websitecollegeofidaho.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is C of I's acceptance rate?

The College of Idaho admits 49% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students average 1,180 on the SAT.

How much does C of I cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $53,648 a year (tuition and fees: $39,190). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $19,602 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $14,719.

How much do C of I graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $57,623 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th of 9 similar colleges in Idaho. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($51,230 a year after graduation).

What is C of I's graduation rate?

68% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 82% of first-year students return for a second year.