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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho

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First-year retention rates measure the percentage of first-year students who come back to campus for a second year. This is an indicator of how happy students are generally with their decision to attend that institution as less students decide to drop out or transfer to another school.

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Rank	Institution	First Year Retention Rate	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Boise State University	78.9	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. First Year Retention Rate 79 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
2	Northwest Nazarene University	77.41	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. First Year Retention Rate 77 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
3	The College of Idaho	76.5	47.22	1,070 – 1,270	22602	42097	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID Founded in 1891, The College of Idaho is the oldest private liberal arts college in the state. The school offers up to Master's degrees, and graduates have entered impressive careers in business, politics, law, and sports. Many students pursue degrees in Business Administration and Management, General. First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 47.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $22,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,097
4	University of Idaho	76	75.53	1,000 – 1,240	14377	42602	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho University of Idaho Moscow, ID “A Legacy of Leading” is the motto of the University of Idaho. Founded in 1889, it was the only university in the state until 1963. The Vandals compete in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 75.5% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,602
5	Brigham Young University-Idaho	71	96.95	1,030 – 1,210	7295	40447	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID Based in Rexburg, Brigham Young University-Idaho accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 36% of students attending Brigham Young University-Idaho will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % Acceptance Rate 97.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $7,295 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
6	Idaho State University	71	83.96	--	12353	41377	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho Idaho State University Pocatello, ID Located in Pocatello, Idaho State University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 81% of students at Idaho State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,377
7	Boise Bible College	68	96.43	810 – 1,110	14639	32662	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho Boise Bible College Boise, ID Located in Boise, Boise Bible College accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Boise Bible College will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 68%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 68 % Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 810 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $14,639 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,662
8	Lewis-Clark State College	61	94.07	900 – 1,120	12508	42133	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID Found in Lewiston, Lewis-Clark State College’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Lewis-Clark State College, there is a 61% first year retention rate and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 61 % 3.2% Acceptance Rate 94.1% SAT Score 900 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $12,508 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,133
9	College of Southern Idaho	0	0	--	8482	54552	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls, ID First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,552
10	Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus	0	0	--	28617	59213	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus Boise, ID First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,617 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
11	New Saint Andrews College	0	83.89	1,160 – 1,360	16064	52440	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho New Saint Andrews College Moscow, ID First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $16,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,440
12	Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus	0	0	--	31618	32673	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus Idaho Falls, ID First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $31,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,673

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho

79 % 1.4%

87.2%

920 – 1,130

$19,037

$45,251

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho

77 % 2.0%

71.6%

1,040 – 1,250

$27,291

$45,488

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho

77 %

47.2%

1,070 – 1,270

$22,602

$42,097

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho

76 % 1.3%

75.5%

1,000 – 1,240

$14,377

$42,602

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho

71 %

97.0%

1,030 – 1,210

$7,295

$40,447

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho

71 %

84.0%

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$12,353

$41,377

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho

68 %

96.4%

810 – 1,110

$14,639

$32,662

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho

61 % 3.2%

94.1%

900 – 1,120

$12,508

$42,133

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho

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$8,482

$54,552

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho

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$28,617

$59,213

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho

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83.9%

1,160 – 1,360

$16,064

$52,440

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Idaho

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$31,618

$32,673

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