2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Idaho

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Total enrollment rankings are a simple look at which institutions have the largest student body. This gives students and families an idea of which campuses are the largest and smallest.

Methodology

Each of these rankings is based on an analysis of data about the school’s selectivity, financial health, graduation rates, student success, and more. We’ve outlined our full methodology here.

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Rank	Institution	Total Enrollment	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Brigham Young University-Idaho	45585	95.75	1,010 – 1,230	8528	40447	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Idaho Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID Based in Rexburg, Brigham Young University-Idaho accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending Brigham Young University-Idaho will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention......Read more Total Enrollment 45,585 6.0% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $8,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
2	Boise State University	27198	87.21	1,050 – 1,220	21583	45251	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment 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, Social Work, Business Administration and Management, and General. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Total Enrollment 27,198 2.0% Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $21,583 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
3	Idaho State University	13061	0	--	12174	41377	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Idaho Idaho State University Pocatello, ID Total Enrollment 13,061 3.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,174 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,377
4	University of Idaho	12286	75.53	1,000 – 1,240	15111	42602	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment 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 Total Enrollment 12,286 3.7% Acceptance Rate 75.5% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $15,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,602
5	College of Southern Idaho	10176	0	--	7576	35642	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Idaho College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls, ID Total Enrollment 10,176 16.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,576 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,642
6	Lewis-Clark State College	3801	87.69	850 – 1,110	15917	42133	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Idaho Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID Found in Lewiston, Lewis-Clark State College’s acceptance rate is 88%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 72% 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 Total Enrollment 3,801 2.6% Acceptance Rate 87.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,133
7	Northwest Nazarene University	1635	64.74	1,020 – 1,250	30178	45488	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment 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 $25,146 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Total Enrollment 1,635 7.8% Acceptance Rate 64.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
8	The College of Idaho	1090	49.1	1,080 – 1,300	21686	42097	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment 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 Doctor's degrees, and graduates have entered impressive careers in business, politics, law, and sports. Many students pursue degrees in Business Administration and Management, General. Total Enrollment 1,090 1.3% Acceptance Rate 49.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $21,686 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,097
9	Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus	658	0	--	28238	36393	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Idaho Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus Boise, ID Total Enrollment 658 22.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,238 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,393
10	New Saint Andrews College	413	83.89	1,150 – 1,370	16692	63721	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Idaho New Saint Andrews College Moscow, ID Based in Moscow, New Saint Andrews College’s acceptance rate is 84% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 85% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At New Saint Andrews College, there is a 85% first year retention rate and 64% of students will earn their degree......Read more Total Enrollment 413 17.7% Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $16,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
11	Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus	289	0	--	32240	59213	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Idaho Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus Idaho Falls, ID Total Enrollment 289 7.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,240 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Idaho

About

Methodology

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Idaho

45,585 6.0%

95.8%

1,010 – 1,230

$8,528

$40,447

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Idaho

27,198 2.0%

87.2%

1,050 – 1,220

$21,583

$45,251

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Idaho

13,061 3.5%

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$12,174

$41,377

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Idaho

12,286 3.7%

75.5%

1,000 – 1,240

$15,111

$42,602

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Idaho

10,176 16.0%

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$7,576

$35,642

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Idaho

3,801 2.6%

87.7%

850 – 1,110

$15,917

$42,133

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Idaho

1,635 7.8%

64.7%

1,020 – 1,250

$30,178

$45,488

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Idaho

1,090 1.3%

49.1%

1,080 – 1,300

$21,686

$42,097

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Idaho

658 22.1%

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$28,238

$36,393

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Idaho

413 17.7%

83.9%

1,150 – 1,370

$16,692

$63,721

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in Idaho

289 7.8%

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$32,240

$59,213

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45,585
6.0%

27,198
2.0%

13,061
3.5%

12,286
3.7%

10,176
16.0%

3,801
2.6%

1,635
7.8%

1,090
1.3%

658
22.1%

413
17.7%

289
7.8%