Ranking
Most Selective Colleges in Idaho by Acceptance Rate 2026
The hardest Idaho colleges to get into — ranked by lowest undergraduate acceptance.
- Schools ranked
- 6
- Cheapest net price
- $14,831
- Top earnings 10y
- $54,670
- Public / Private
- 3 / 3
The College of Idaho
C- Acceptance
- 49.1%
- Net price
- $19,481
- Earnings 10y
- $48,473
- Acceptance
- 49.1%
Northwest Nazarene University
D- Acceptance
- 64.7%
- Net price
- $29,580
- Earnings 10y
- $51,719
- Acceptance
- 64.7%
University of Idaho
B- Acceptance
- 75.5%
- Net price
- $14,831
- Earnings 10y
- $54,670
- Acceptance
- 75.5%
Boise State University
C- Acceptance
- 87.2%
- Net price
- $21,610
- Earnings 10y
- $51,658
- Acceptance
- 87.2%
Lewis-Clark State College
C- Acceptance
- 87.7%
- Net price
- $15,635
- Earnings 10y
- $46,001
- Acceptance
- 87.7%
Boise Bible College
C- Acceptance
- 90.5%
- Net price
- $15,058
- Earnings 10y
- $33,140
- Acceptance
- 90.5%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Idaho colleges that report a standard admission rate, then sorts by acceptance rate. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 6.44 (3 public, 3 private).
Every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. See our full methodology for the formulas.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
The College of Idaho in Caldwell, ID tops this ranking. Acceptance rate is 49.1%.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by acceptance using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Idaho colleges are in this list?
6 Idaho colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.