What does your future look like? Maybe your novel just hit the bestseller list, you’re helming a medical breakthrough, your product idea progressed past the startup stage or you’re addressing disparities in rural health care. Or, your calling might be on the stage or pioneering a more sustainable society.
Whatever you envision, you can see it build momentum and take shape through The College of Idaho’s academic programs. Known for an interdisciplinary liberal arts education infused with transformative, culturally rich experiences, we not only harness your drive but direct it to all possible paths forward. Along the way, you’ll explore your passions — in the lab, for local businesses and across borders — to stoke your curiosity and understand how you can enrich and impact our world.
Ready to make your mark? The YoteFam welcomes you to unlock boundless possibilities.
As the framework for all bachelor’s degree programs, undergraduate academics reflects the world we live in — one where business professionals need to be clever analysts, creatives market themselves and clear communication announces scientific discoveries.
Your story’s unfolding, and it’s time for the next chapter. With a graduate degree from The College of Idaho, that might be in medicine, educating tomorrow’s learners, influencing public policy or as a leader innovating toward radical outcomes. It’s your narrative, so turn the page and see where this endeavor leads.
“Exceptional” just scratches the surface. From lectures and independent projects to labs, concert halls and the outdoors, we’re a community built upon exhilarating discussions, exchanging ideas and forging cutting-edge discoveries, all while we lift each other up to bigger things.
Rhodes Scholars, 18 Truman, Fulbright and Goldwater Scholars, 3 Governors and 1 Pulitzer Prize winner among our illustrious alumni.
Our AlumniRhodes Scholars, 18 Truman, Fulbright and Goldwater Scholars, 3 Governors and 1 Pulitzer Prize winner among our illustrious alumni.
Carnegie Foundation Idaho Professor of the Year awards.
The College's curriculum forced me to study in areas outside of my comfort zone, and it is in those areas that I am seeing the most differentiators between myself and my coworkers. How you set yourself apart is with better communication, better collaboration, a willingness to think outside of the box. B.A. in Chemistry and Mathematics-Physics with minors in Music and Criminal Justice Studies. The College’s 3rd Goldwater Scholar. Goldwater Scholarship
I hope that honestly people from Idaho learn not to count themselves out. Because I think I counted myself out for a long time. I want people to know that amazing people are cultivated everywhere, all the time, and it has nothing to do with the prestige of an environment, but with the intent of the people in the environment. And that can certainly be possible in Idaho. And that has certainly been possible for me.
B.A. in Political Economy with minors in Anthropology/Sociology, Environmental Science, Pre-Law and Spanish. The College's 8th Rhodes Scholar.
It’s nice living your life like a cartoon show character – the next episode will be another wacky adventure. When you embrace that mindset, a lot of cool things can end up happening. So, do the random thing. Send in the random application. It can be one of the more formative moments of your life.
B.A. in History and Political Economy with minors in Art & Design and Natural Sciences. The College’s 3rd Fulbright Scholar.
Everything just felt right. I love to travel and I love to teach, so I thought the Fulbright was a great opportunity. There’s so much to see before I settle here [in Idaho]. While I’m young, I want to take advantage.
B.A. in Anthropology/Sociology with minors in French, Human Biology and Journalism. The College’s 2nd Fulbright Scholar.
The opportunity to apply for a Truman Scholarship has provided me with experience and connections that I would have not gotten otherwise. I feel really grateful to be on a campus where answering who my biggest influence and mentor at the College has been is hard to answer. So many faculty have contributed tremendously to my academic development in life-changing ways.
B.A. in Biology and Political Economy with a minor in Philosophy. The College’s 2025 Truman Finalist.
As you find your speed, the YoteFam cheers you on to go farther, faster and establish a new record. And while your journey ignites here, we supply you with the experiences and know-how to plan your next adventure.
Your innovative spirit has propelled you this far. What’s next? That’s for you to dream, make, live and unleash at The College of Idaho. Come see what awaits you here.