Best colleges in Idaho
Every accredited four-year college ranked by the Compass Score: outcomes, entering students, cost and teaching, from federal data.
Best colleges in Idaho9 schools
9 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Idaho.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID · PublicTop 4% for low debt
- Value grade A- · Top 11%
- 33% graduate
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Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID · Private nonprofitTop 20% for graduation
- Value grade C+
- 71% graduate
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Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID · Private nonprofitTop 10% for low net price
- Value grade A · Top 4%
- 55% graduate
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Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID · PublicTop 22% for low net price
- Value grade B+ · Top 30%
- 39% graduate
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Saint Andrews College | — | — | — | 74% |
| The College of Idaho | $19,481 | $24,500 | $48,473 | 63% |
| College of Southern Idaho | $6,095 | $8,000 | $40,916 | 33% |
| Northwest Nazarene University | $29,580 | $23,750 | $51,719 | 71% |
| University of Idaho | $14,831 | $21,982 | $54,670 | 57% |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | $8,221 | $13,969 | $53,406 | 55% |
| Boise State University | $21,610 | $20,500 | $51,658 | 60% |
| Idaho State University | $12,193 | $20,039 | $45,608 | 39% |
| Lewis-Clark State College | $15,635 | $18,500 | $46,001 | 40% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.
This list in other states
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