Idaho has just a handful of four-year colleges, but prospective students will find that the state does offer schools that range from a tiny Bible college to a large state university. Admissions standards vary quite a bit, so the table below can help you figure out if your ACT scores are on target for your favorite Idaho colleges. The table shows ACT scores for the middle 50% of matriculated students. If your scores fall within or above these ranges, you're in a good position for admission. If your scores are a little below the bottom number, keep in mind that 25% of enrolled students have scores below those listed.
Try to keep the ACT in perspective and recognize that a strong academic record typically carries more weight than standardized test scores. Also, some of the schools will look at non-numerical information and want to see a winning essay, meaningful extracurricular activities and good letters of recommendation. Factors such as legacy status and demonstrated interest can also make a difference.
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Most data from the National Center for Educational Statistics
| ACT Scores for Idaho Colleges (mid 50%) (Learn what these numbers mean) |
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| 25% | 75% | 25% | 75% | 25% | 75% | |
| Boise Bible College | 18 | 23 | 17 | 25 | 16 | 25 |
| Boise State University | 20 | 25 | 19 | 26 | 19 | 25 |
| BYU-Idaho | 20 | 25 | 19 | 25 | 19 | 25 |
| The College of Idaho | 22 | 27 | 20 | 28 | 21 | 26 |
| Idaho State University | open admissions | |||||
| Lewis-Clark State College | 18 | 23 | 17 | 23 | 16 | 23 |
| New Saint Andrews College | 25 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 21 | 27 |
| Northwest Nazarene University | 21 | 27 | 20 | 27 | 20 | 26 |
| University of Idaho | 20 | 26 | 19 | 26 | 19 | 26 |
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