Campus & Student Life at The College of Idaho

Home to about 1,100 undergraduates in 2020, The College of Idaho is a small, private college located in Caldwell, Idaho. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, The College of Idaho offers a “study abroad” program.

The College of Idaho Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 30.0% of the student population at The College of Idaho. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit The College of Idaho Disability Services.

The College of Idaho for the Military

While not a "service academy", The College of Idaho does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our The College of Idaho for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at The College of Idaho

The College of Idaho offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at The College of Idaho

The College of Idaho has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,100 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,085 (98.6%). Part-time attendance was 15 (1.4%).

The College of Idaho is Ranked #462 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, The College of Idaho receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank The College of Idaho #462 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at The College of Idaho by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the The College of Idaho Diversity Guide.

The College of Idaho Competes in the NIAA

The College of Idaho has a total of 253 student athletes, 121 men and 132 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to The College of Idaho Athletics