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The College of Idaho

Private nonprofit Caldwell, ID · Suburban · Rocky Mountains · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
63%
Graduation Rate
$48,473
Earnings (10yr)
$19,481
Net Price
49%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

The College of Idaho has an acceptance rate of 49%, making it accessible for many students seeking a private education. With an enrollment of 1,041, the school offers a close-knit community where students can engage with peers and faculty alike.

Graduates from The College of Idaho earn a median salary of $48,473 within ten years of completing their degree. While the mobility rate is not available, the school serves a diverse student body, with 25% receiving Pell Grants, indicating a commitment to supporting students from low-income backgrounds.

The net price for attending is $19,481, with a median debt of $24,500 upon graduation. Students who thrive here are often those pursuing degrees in Business & Marketing, Biology & Biomedical, Psychology, Social Sciences, or Education. The supportive environment and focused programs help students build a solid foundation for their careers.

Rankings

How The Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation63%Earnings 10yr$48KNet Price$19KRetention82%Median Debt$25KPell Grant Rate25%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$14K$0-30K$16K$30-48K$18K$48-75K$23K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%559.7%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%3459.1%MOBILITY193.60%

Cost & Financial Aid

$37,845
In-State Tuition
$37,845
Out-of-State
$19,481
Avg Net Price
$24,500
Median Debt
25%
Pell Grant Rate
47%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$14,026
Family Income $0–$30K
$16,218
Family Income $30K–$48K
$17,773
Family Income $48K–$75K
$23,095
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$42,097
6 Years After Entry
$48,582
8 Years
$48,473
10 Years
0.51x
Debt-to-Earnings
61%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$42,097 6yr $48,582 8yr $48,473 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

193.60%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
3459.1%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
559.7%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$92,200
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.49
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
12.7%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

0.756%
Inventor Rate
84
Total Patents
43
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 49%
Retention Rate 82%
SAT Average 1180
ACT Midpoint 26
SAT Range 1070–1280
ACT Range 23–31
Full-Time Faculty 62%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,798
Diversity Index 0.63
First-Gen Students 27%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 27%
Biology & Biomedical 26%
Psychology 17%
Social Sciences 5%
Education 4%
Physical Sciences 3%
Computer Science & IT 3%
English & Literature 2%

Quick Facts

Setting Suburban
Region Rocky Mountains
Accreditor Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Predominant Degree Bachelor's

Student Body

Female
48%
White
57%
Hispanic
18%
Black
2%
Asian
2%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

Opportunity Insights Patent Data

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