SAT and ACT scores

University of Idaho SAT and ACT scores

Moscow, ID · public college · 9,269 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

SAT, middle 50%990–1230Reading and Writing plus Math
SAT Reading and Writing500–63025th to 75th percentile
SAT Math490–60025th to 75th percentile
ACT composite, middle 50%20–2625th to 75th percentile
Average SAT1116Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT58–86From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate76%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of Idaho reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.

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Questions people ask

What SAT score do you need for University of Idaho?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Idaho scored 990 to 1230, with an average of 1116. A score at or above 1110 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.

What ACT score do you need for University of Idaho?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 20 to 26. A 26 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.

Does University of Idaho require the SAT or ACT?

University of Idaho reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does University of Idaho accept the CLT?

University of Idaho is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.

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