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The College of Idaho

Caldwell, ID

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Median Earnings
$48,473
10 years after enrollment
Grad Rate
63.3%
6-year completion
Students
1,041
Undergraduate enrollment
Admit Rate
49.1%
Acceptance rate

Annual Cost Breakdown

Full Sticker Price

$50,542/yr

Tuition + fees + room + board + books. What you pay with no financial aid.

Avg After Grants

$19,481/yr

What students who received federal/institutional grants actually paid on average. Varies by family income.

Tuition Only

$37,845/yr

Tuition only — does not include room, board, or fees.

💡 The “Avg After Grants” is an average across all students who received aid — your actual cost depends on your family income. Use the school's Net Price Calculator for a personalized estimate.

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants — by income bracket. Source: U.S. Dept of Education, AY 2022–23.

Under $30k/yr income$14,026/yr
$30k–$48k/yr income$16,218/yr
$48k–$75k/yr income$17,773/yr
$75k–$110k/yr income—
Over $110k/yr income$23,095/yr

These are averages for aid recipients. Your exact cost depends on your specific FAFSA results. Estimate yours on studentaid.gov →

Admissions & Outcomes

Acceptance Rate
49.1%
1-Year Retention
81.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
25.2%
First-Generation Students
26.8%

Acceptance Rate

49.1%

Moderately selective — competitive applicant pool.

Top Programs

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Computer Science
3%📋 Curriculum
Biology / Life Sci
26%📋 Curriculum
Psychology
17%📋 Curriculum

% of bachelor's degrees awarded in each field

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Program Rankings

Official program-level rankings (US News, QS, Forbes) are not available through a free public API. The Earnings by Major section below is the best free proxy — it shows real median salaries 2 years after graduation for each program at this school, sourced directly from federal earnings data.

US News RankingsNiche.com ProfileCollege Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions about The College of Idaho

How much does The College of Idaho cost?

The average net price at The College of Idaho after grants and scholarships is $19,481 per year. The full sticker price before aid is $50,542/yr. Your actual cost depends on your family income — use the school's Net Price Calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is the graduation rate at The College of Idaho?

The 6-year graduation rate at The College of Idaho is 63.3%. The 1-year retention rate is 81.8%. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What is the acceptance rate at The College of Idaho?

The acceptance rate at The College of Idaho is 49.1%. Moderately selective — competitive applicant pool.

What do The College of Idaho graduates earn?

The median earnings of students who attended The College of Idaho 10 years after enrollment is $48,473. Earnings vary significantly by major — see the Earnings by Major section above for program-specific data. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Is The College of Idaho a good school?

Whether The College of Idaho is the right fit depends on your major, budget, and priorities. Key facts: 63% graduation rate, average net price of $19,481/year, median graduate earnings of $48,473 at 10 years. Use our free Fit Score quiz to see how this school ranks against your specific needs.

Data from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, AY 2022–23 (updated November 2025). Earnings reflect median 10-year outcomes for all students who enrolled.