PrivateSuburbanThe College of Idaho
C of I
Caldwell, Idaho 83605-4432
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
The College of Idaho is a private institution in Caldwell with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1166, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,473 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,566.
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Varsity Sports — Coyotes
History & Fun Facts
- •The college was founded 135 years ago in 1891 by William Judson Boone with the support of the Wood River Presbytery.
- •The college first opened its doors to students on October 7, 1891.
- •Nineteen students showed up at The College of Idaho for the first classes in 1891.
- •The first classes were held downtown in the Caldwell Presbyterian Church.
- •A year later the college moved into its own downtown building before moving to its present site on the east side of town in 1910 when Henry and Carrie Blatchley donated 20 acres (8.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1166
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
48.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,000
Programs (36)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from ID state average + suburban adjustment