Idaho Best College Rankings
Northwest Nazarene University ranked first and University of Idaho ranked second in Idaho college rankings. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the Idaho best colleges is $16,742 for Idaho residents and $32,230 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 68.25% and the average SAT score is 1,105. The average number of student population is 10,557 and the average student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Below statements summarize the average statistics of tuition, admission, and more academic factors for Idaho best colleges. For the statistics, we only include 4 years colleges such as national universities and liberal arts colleges.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $32,230 and Northwest Nazarene University has the highest tuition & fees of $40,895 and Boise State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $26,976.
- The average graduate tuition & fees is $24,585 and Idaho State University has the highest tuition & fees of $30,152 and Northwest Nazarene University has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,408.
- The average SAT score is 1,105 and The College of Idaho has the highest SAT score of 1,160 and University of Idaho has the lowest score of 1,076.
- The average acceptance rate is 68.25% and The College of Idaho has the tightest (lowest) rate of 47% and Boise State University has the loosest (lowest) rate of 84%.
- The average student population is 10,557 and Boise State University has the most students of 26,115 and The College of Idaho has the fewest students of 1,082.
- The average graduation rate is 54.80% and University of Idaho has the highest rate of 61% and Idaho State University has the lowest rate of 37%.
Idaho Best Colleges Comparison
The below table compares the 5 best colleges in Idaho with important academic factors. You can sort the table by touching/clicking a column name that you want to sort.
| Rank | College Name | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID | $40,895 | $11,408 | 1,080 | 63.0% | 1,778 | 58% | 13 to 1 |
| 2 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $29,784 | $29,784 | 1,076 | 79.0% | 11,507 | 61% | 16 to 1 |
| 3 | The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID | $36,030 | $22,975 | 1,160 | 47.0% | 1,082 | 59% | 10 to 1 |
| 4 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $27,466 | $30,152 | - | - | 12,301 | 37% | 13 to 1 |
| 5 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $26,976 | $28,605 | - | 84.0% | 26,115 | 59% | 20 to 1 |
| Average | $32,230 | $24,585 | 1,105 | 68.3% | 10,557 | 55% | 14 to 1 |
Idaho Colleges by Ranking and School Type