Top Colleges in Idaho

Written by Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman

Updated: June 6th, 2024

With schools like University of Idaho and Boise State, colleges in Idaho have something to offer any student. To sweeten the deal, students who live in the state will receive steep tuition discounts at any of their public institutions. Check out the list below to compare the top Idaho colleges by graduation rate, acceptance rate, size, and cost:

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University of Idaho

Moscow, ID • Public, Town

University of Idaho is a public 4-year college located in Moscow, Idaho. There are currently 7,120 undergraduates at Idaho and the school’s acceptance rate is 74%. The tuition at Idaho…

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74% acceptance

61% graduation rate

7,120 undergrads

$13,355 net price

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Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID • Private, Non-Profit, Town

Brigham Young University-Idaho (BYU-Idaho), located in Rexburg, Idaho, is a private university affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It features a "Three-Track System" to allow students…Read More

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96% acceptance

54% graduation rate

42,213 undergrads

$6,968 net price

Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, ID • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

Northwest Nazarene University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Nampa, Idaho. There are currently 1,115 undergraduates at Northwest Nazarene and the school’s acceptance rate is 88%. The tuition…

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88% acceptance

58% graduation rate

1,115 undergrads

$25,368 net price

Boise State University

Boise, ID • Public, City

Boise State University is a public 4-year college located in Boise, Idaho. There are currently 16,979 undergraduates at Boise State and the school’s acceptance rate is 84%. The tuition at…

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84% acceptance

60% graduation rate

16,979 undergrads

$18,016 net price

The College of Idaho

Caldwell, ID • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

The College of Idaho is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Caldwell, Idaho. There are currently 1,052 undergraduates at College of Idaho and the school’s acceptance rate is 46%.…

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46% acceptance

60% graduation rate

1,052 undergrads

$21,956 net price

Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, ID • Public, City

Lewis-Clark State College is a public 4-year college located in Lewiston, Idaho. There are currently 2,344 undergraduates at LCSC and the school’s acceptance rate is 87%. The tuition at LCSC…

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87% acceptance

35% graduation rate

2,344 undergrads

$11,695 net price

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID • Public, City

Idaho State University is a public 4-year college located in Pocatello, Idaho. There are currently 6,830 undergraduates at Idaho State. The tuition at Idaho State is $7,958 for in-state students…

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--% acceptance

37% graduation rate

6,830 undergrads

$17,203 net price

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We sort colleges on our lists according to their Scholarships360 Top Colleges Index Score. This score is calculated using up-to-date information taken directly from the College Scorecard. Additional information is sourced from the colleges themselves, as well as other publicly available information. If you see an error, feel free to contact us.

State grants in Idaho

Idaho Opportunity Scholarship:

For Idaho students attending eligible institutions, the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship is a need based scholarship that can be applied to through the FAFSA. Unfortunately, for the 2023-2024 academic year community colleges are no longer considered eligible for this scholarship.

Idaho Governor’s Cup Scholarship:

The Idaho Governor’s Cup Scholarship is a merit based scholarship for Idaho high school seniors. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have a GPA of at least 2.8, write a 500 word personal essay, and submit letters of recommendation.

GEAR UP Idaho Scholarship:

The GEAR UP Idaho Scholarship is for high school students graduating from certain school districts in Idaho. In order to be eligible, students must plan on going to a participating institution. The amount awarded may differ each year based on available funds and the number of applicants.

Idaho tuition reciprocity agreements

Idaho is a part of the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), which gives students the opportunity to pay discounted tuition by attending participating institutions in partner states.

States in the WUE are listed below:

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Frequently asked questions about colleges in Idaho

What is the hardest school in Idaho to get into?

The university with the lowest acceptance rate in Idaho is the University of Idaho with 81% of students being accepted. If this school looks right for you, don’t be discouraged to apply just because it may have a lower acceptance rate than other colleges. The only way you have zero chance is if you don’t apply!

Does Idaho have tuition reciprocity?

Yes! Idaho is a part of the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), so students in partner states have the opportunity to attend schools in Idaho and pay in-state tuition. The same tuition discounts can be applied to Idaho students studying in partner states.

Why should I study in Idaho?

Many institutions in Idaho have a wide range of programs, but especially excel in agricultural studies and natural resource studies. Beyond academics, studying in Idaho gives students the opportunity to visit some of the beautiful surrounding nature, including canyons, waterfalls, and sand dunes. Don’t forget, even if you are not in the state of Idaho, you may have the opportunity to study in Idaho at an in-state tuition rate if you are in the WUE!

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Top Colleges in Idaho

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University of Idaho

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Northwest Nazarene University

Boise State University

The College of Idaho

Lewis-Clark State College

Idaho State University

About the Data

State grants in Idaho

Idaho Opportunity Scholarship:

Idaho Governor’s Cup Scholarship:

GEAR UP Idaho Scholarship:

Idaho tuition reciprocity agreements

Other college lists to explore

Frequently asked questions about colleges in Idaho

What is the hardest school in Idaho to get into?

Does Idaho have tuition reciprocity?

Why should I study in Idaho?

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