Most Selective Colleges in Idaho
Ranked by acceptance rate (6 colleges with at least 500 undergraduates). Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.
| # | College | Acceptance rate | Net price | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID · Private nonprofit | 49% | $19,481 | $48,473 |
| 2 | Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID · Private nonprofit | 65% | $29,580 | $51,719 |
| 3 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID · Public | 76% | $14,831 | $54,670 |
| 4 | Boise State University Boise, ID · Public | 87% | $21,610 | $51,658 |
| 5 | Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID · Public | 88% | $15,635 | $46,001 |
| 6 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID · Private nonprofit | 96% | $8,221 | $53,406 |