Admissions data checked October 9, 2026 by Florida Test Prep.
University of Idaho reports a middle 50% SAT of 950 to 1200 (enrolled, fall 2023 CDS 2023-24, C9; latest CDS posted; 64% submitted SAT). We use 1080 as a first planning target, then adjust it to the student's diagnostic and timeline. It is not an admission requirement or a guarantee.
| Middle 50% SAT | 950 to 1200 (enrolled, fall 2023 CDS 2023-24, C9; latest CDS posted; 64% submitted SAT) |
| Middle 50% ACT | 20 to 26 |
| Acceptance rate | 79.1% (fall 2023, CDS 2023-24, 12,222 applicants) |
| Testing for 2026-27 | Test-optional: SAT/ACT not required for admission; considered if submitted |
| Type | Public university |
Source: U of I official admissions data. A middle 50% describes the central half of the reported group, not a cutoff.
Idaho's land-grant flagship; a majority of enrollees still submit a score even though none is required.
| School | Middle 50% SAT | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho | 950 to 1200 | 79.1% |
| Lewis-Clark State College | 890 to 1070 | 99.6% |
Cohorts differ by school (admitted vs enrolled, and year). See every school with its cohort and source on SAT Scores for Idaho Colleges.
Idaho has no statewide SAT-cutoff scholarship; the state's main aid program, the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship, is need-based (70% FAFSA Student Aid Index, 30% GPA) with no test-score component, so score-tied money in Idaho comes from the universities' own merit grids, most of which key off unweighted GPA rather than SAT/ACT.
Boise State automatic resident merit award: True Blue Promise, Dean's, or Presidential award by unweighted GPA tier (3.20-4.00), renewable 4 years with a GPA floor and 24 credits/year.
The full rules, deadlines and class years are on our Idaho SAT prep page.
| College | State | Middle 50% SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Towson University | Maryland | 920 to 1230 |
| Arkansas State University | Arkansas | 950 to 1190 |
| Murray State University | Kentucky | 970 to 1170 |
| Western Michigan University | Michigan | 960 to 1200 |
A score that is competitive at U of I lands in the same part of the range at these schools. Cohorts differ by school, so read each page's notes before comparing.
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Find my teen's target scoreThere is no published minimum; the middle half of the reported group scored 950 to 1200. A score at or above 1200 puts a student in the top quarter of that group. A score near 950 is within the range, and grades, coursework and the rest of the application still decide the outcome.
Yes. U of I lists its policy as: Test-optional: SAT/ACT not required for admission; considered if submitted. A score inside or above the range can still strengthen an application, and some scholarships and programs use scores separately.
79.1% (fall 2023, CDS 2023-24, 12,222 applicants). Rates vary by program and residency, so read the overall figure as context, not a personal prediction.
No. A middle 50% is a description of last year's group, not a cutoff in either direction. It tells you where a score is competitive, which is the useful part for planning test dates.
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