The College of Idaho is a small, private, residential liberal arts college that prepares students to lead productive and fulfilling lives.
We offer a living and learning experience that engages students and equips them with the skills and understanding necessary to flourish in our rapidly changing, diverse, and technologically informed world. We emphasize frequent and meaningful interaction with faculty, staff, and administration, the exploration of challenging ideas, and a well-rounded course of study in the liberal arts disciplines -- the fine arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences -- enriched by pre-professional and interdisciplinary programs in tandem with co-curricular student life experiences. On our historic campus, as well as through internships, service opportunities and off-campus study, students become members of a community centered on exacting scholarship and life-long learning. We are committed to excellence in academic instruction and scholarship, and to the values of community, integrity, leadership, and service. Through these commitments, we strive to help students develop socially, physically, creatively, and intellectually as whole persons.
Living the Mission
As we successfully embody our mission, our students learn how to:
* Think broadly, by wide exposure to the fields of knowledge that constitute a liberal arts curriculum;
* Think deeply, by sustained exploration of a specific discipline;
* Combine this breadth and depth to think critically, logically, creatively, and independently, asking thoughtful questions and seeking the best answers;
* Act compassionately by expressing an ethic of service that respects the similarities and differences among people and cultures;
* Communicate effectively;
* Celebrate the College community and its local environment;
* Exercise personal integrity;
* Develop leadership skills.
The College of Idaho is a liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 800 students located in Caldwell, Idaho. From 1991 until October 2007 it was known as Albertson College of Idaho.
The college marks its beginning six years before Idaho's statehood when the Presbyterian Church's Wood River Presbytery, meeting in Shoshone, formed a commission to examine the possibility of establishing a Presbyterian college somewhere in the Idaho Territory. The commission found support for such a venture and in 1890 the Presbytery accepted an offer from a group of Caldwell citizens, led by William Judson Boone, to locate the institution in that community.
The college was founded in 1891 by Dr. Rev. William Judson Boone with the support of the Wood River Presbytery. It first opened its doors to students on October 7, 1891. Nineteen students showed up at the College of Idaho for the first classes in 1891. The first classes were held downtown in the Caldwell Presbyterian Church and a year later the college moved into its own downtown building. The campus moved to its present site on the east side of town in 1910 when Henry and Carrie Blatchley donated 20 acres of land. Sterry Hall, a classroom and administration building, and Finney Hall, the first residence hall, were built that year. Voorhees Hall, the second of what would become a total of five residence halls, opened two years later.
In 1893, it was incorporated under the laws of the State of Idaho and placed in the hands of a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. Dr. Boone served as president of the College for 45 years until his death in 1936.
In 1991, the college changed its name to Albertson College of Idaho to honor alumnus and long-time donor Joe Albertson and his wife Kathryn. The Albertsons, who founded one of the country's largest supermarket chains, Albertson's Inc., were generous benefactors of the college.
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 52% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Cascade Collegiate Conference) Baseball (Cascade Collegiate Conference) Track (Cascade Collegiate Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 15,200 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 16,050 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 550 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,403 | 35% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 612 | 59% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 6,007 | 97% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,727 | 71% | |
Any Aid: |
99% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 82% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 58% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 520, Math: 500 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 640, Math: 630 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 73% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 21, Verbal: 20, Math: 19 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 25, Verbal: 27, Math: 26 |
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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Question:
Albertson College of Idaho?
My girlfriend is going to be a senior in high school in the fall. She is already lookin at colleges and Albertson College is at the top of her list. Is anybody goin there that could tell me how it ranks in academics, the band, scholarships, dorms, etc. Greatly appreciated.
18 months ago
Best Answer
I live in Idaho so I can help a little. Albertson College for one is a private school , and it has some of the best academics seen around. The campus is beautiful, with trees shading the majority of the area. The buildings are lovely and give a more classical appeal as well. I am in band, but I'm not sure about there's. I imagine they give out a scholarship for band of atleast 500$ miniumum or more since most Idaho schools do. There are many many scholarship options to choose from as well. All you have to do is setup an interview with them. I know of a friend that recieved a full ride scholarship to the school. Anyways, it is a very high ranked school, very pretty and classy, and I think you 'd enjoy it. The location is in Caldwell, which isn't exactly a pleasant town but it's more on the outskirts. Plus, it is only bout a 15-20 minute drive from Boise which is amazing.
Hope that helps :)
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