North Idaho College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Even at a school that admits most applicants, test-optional does not mean scores are irrelevant: 46% of North Idaho applicants submit SAT scores. Aim for an SAT near or above 1110, or consider applying test-optional if your GPA and coursework are stronger than your scores.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
North Idaho College facts and stats
North Idaho College enrolls 4,590 undergraduate students. North Idaho is located in a small town setting. The freshman retention rate is 63%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Coeur d'Alene, ID
How do your scores compare at North Idaho?
Key North Idaho College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 11
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Test dates
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
November 7, 2026
Registration deadline: October 23, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional North Idaho, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year as retake windows. Because the Regular Decision deadline is August 11, fall retakes will be too late for North Idaho, so plan for a summer retake at the latest if you want scores considered.
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What you'll actually pay
North Idaho’s in-state tuition is $4,960, while out-of-state tuition is $8,736. About 38% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $8,325.
Out-of-state tuition at North Idaho College is $8,736, compared with $4,960 for in-state tuition, and room and board is about $8,400. About 38% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $6,543. Merit awards average $8,325, which can significantly reduce the amount some students pay.
Student life at North Idaho College
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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