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“The PEAK Curriculum: earn a major and three minors in four years”
The College of Idaho is a private, nonsectarian liberal arts college on a 55-acre campus in Caldwell, Idaho, 25 miles west of Boise. Founded in 1891, it ranks #5 among Regional Colleges West and #8 Best Value Schools (U.S. News 2026) — the highest-ranked college in the state of Idaho. The college's signature PEAK Curriculum challenges every student to earn a major and three minors spanning four knowledge peaks: humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and a professional field — all within four years. With 13-15% international enrollment representing more than 65 countries, C of I is among the most globally diverse small colleges in the Pacific Northwest. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years across seven residence halls, including innovative modular dorms built from repurposed shipping containers. The 13:1 student-faculty ratio and strong merit aid make C of I a compelling value for international students seeking rigorous liberal arts education near a growing tech hub.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$37,845
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $37,845
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
