The College of Idaho: what international applicants need

What are The College of Idaho's application deadlines for 2026–27?

The College of Idaho has 3 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026, Early Action II on January 15, 2027, and Regular Decision on February 15, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is The College of Idaho's acceptance rate?

49.1% for students who started in fall 2024: The College of Idaho admitted 1,792 of its 3,650 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does The College of Idaho require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

The College of Idaho is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for The College of Idaho?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 530–630 in Math and 540–650 in Reading and Writing (39% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 23–31.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is The College of Idaho's application fee for international students?

The College of Idaho charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does The College of Idaho accept?

The College of Idaho lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and Duolingo English Test as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does The College of Idaho accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests The College of Idaho accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does The College of Idaho require?

The College of Idaho doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does The College of Idaho require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. The College of Idaho requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does The College of Idaho have?

119 of The College of Idaho's 1,041 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 11.4%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does The College of Idaho cost for international students?

The College of Idaho's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $37,845, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $12,773. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $54,068 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source