Ranking
Most Selective Colleges in Idaho by Acceptance Rate 2026
The College of Idaho leads this list with a reported acceptance rate of 49.1%. This page ranks only schools with standard reported admissions data.
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).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
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.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.