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Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Idaho

9 accredited institutions in Idaho offering liberal arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

9

Colleges

7,347

Graduates/yr

7

Public

Associate's

Top Degree

Ranked: Liberal Arts Programs in Idaho

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

North Idaho College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

College of Southern Idaho

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Idaho State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Boise State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Lewis-Clark State College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

College of Eastern Idaho

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Idaho

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Northwest Nazarene University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Liberal Arts in Idaho

Idaho has 9 accredited colleges offering liberal arts programs, producing 7,347 graduates annually. Of these, 7 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Idaho residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.