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College of Western Idaho SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance RateN/A

CWI’s test-optional policy gives you control, so your score target should be the point where the result clearly strengthens your application rather than simply checking a box. The 66% freshman retention rate also makes fit and support planning worth taking seriously from the start.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

College of Western Idaho facts and stats

Quick Facts

College of Western Idaho enrolls 11,015 undergraduate students. CWI reports a 66% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 20:1.

Location

Nampa, ID

Undergrad Enrollment11,015

Freshman Retention66%

SettingN/A

Student to Faculty Ratio20:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key College of Western Idaho application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 9

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

July 31

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional CWI, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year for a retake. CWI’s Regular Decision deadline is August 9, so fall senior-year retakes will be too late for that deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

CWI’s in-state tuition is $4,536, while out-of-state tuition is $7,344. About 49% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $927. Submit the FAFSA by the July 31 priority deadline to be considered for available financial aid.

In-State Tuition$4,536

Out-of-State Tuition$7,344

Room and Board$3,344

Average Merit Award$927

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid49%

Average Aid Package$6,606

Average Debt at GradN/A

For out-of-state students, tuition at College of Western Idaho is $7,344, while in-state tuition is $4,536. Room and board adds about $3,344 for students budgeting beyond tuition. About 49% of CWI students receive aid, with an average aid package of $6,606. Merit awards average $927, so need-based aid may play a larger role for many students.