Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.Albertson College of Idaho is the state’s oldest four-year institution of higher education. The college prepares its students for a lifetime of learning through a liberal arts & sciences education enhanced with the latest technology, off-campus internships, community service and a challenging curriculum.
School Overview: | The College of Idaho | |
| County | Canyon County, ID | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 84 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 1,059 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,017 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 42 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 1,042 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 17 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% |
| % Black | - | 6% |
| % White | 81% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $23,355 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $23,355 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 65% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 473-630 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 483-618 | 460-573 |
| SAT Writing (25-75%) | 463-600 | 440-570 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 20-28 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 21-26 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 22-27 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Founded as the College of Idaho in 1891, Albertson provides a curriculum that is grounded in the liberal arts in a challenging, intimate academic setting. Embodying its slogan "Awaken the Mind, Encounter Truth, Contribute to Community,” the college prides itself on small classes and close student-faculty interaction, while also preparing its students for leadership roles in various occupations and communities. The college's liberal arts education is enhanced with the latest technology, off-campus internships, international study and community service.
- The college's newest facilities include a renovated student union and computer center, a performing and fine arts center, an athletic activities center, an international center, and "The Village, " two apartment-like residence halls.
- Albertson College offers a well-rounded course of study in the liberal arts disciplines -- the fine arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences -- enriched by pre-professional and interdisciplinary programs in tandem with co-curricular student life experiences.
- The college has been accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools since 1922. Our teacher education program has been approved by the Idaho State Department of Education since 1913, and our graduates are eligible for certification in all states participating in the Interstate Certification Compact.
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