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What's it like at The College of Idaho?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at College of Idaho. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Sunny
211-225 days of sun / year
Suburb
Campus Setting
38°
Average winter temp
73°
Average summer temp

Greek Life

The College of Idaho has a moderate Greek life scene. 13% of men join fraternities. 11% of women join sororities. 11% of the undergrad student body participates in Greek life.

11%
Greek life participation
13%
Fraternity
11%
Sorority

Generally speaking, students a schools with noticeable Greek participation tend to find that Greek life dominates the social scene.

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at The College of Idaho:

100°
85.0
70.0
55.0
40.0
25.0
10.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Sunny
Here comes the sun.
211-225 days of sun / year
Snowfall
Moderate
A couple of snowball fights.
6-20 inches of snow / year

Geography

The College of Idaho is in a suburban setting with very high walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Boise
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Suburb
Closest national park
Great Basin tl Pk (339 mi)
Distance to coast
Pacific (374 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at The College of Idaho.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Republican
Elected governor
Republican
County vote for president

Idaho elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Republican, and the county votes Republican.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Idaho's gun laws are:

Permissive
Students with an enhanced carry permit may have a gun, but may not bring them into dorms or buildings/functions with more than 1,000 people.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with The College of Idaho about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. The College of Idaho is affiliated with:

None

Student Life

Eager to get involved at The College of Idaho? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

No organizations found
No events found

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