OpenFieldThe College of Idaho
The College of Idaho is the state's oldest private liberal arts college, renowned for its distinctive PEAK Curriculum (Professional, Ethical, Art, Knowledge), producing seven Rhodes Scholars and preparing top graduates for medical, law, and doctoral admissions.
Academic overview & excellence
Through the innovative PEAK Curriculum, every College of Idaho student graduates with a major and three minors spanning the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and professional fields. The campus features the Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History and the Whittenberger Planetarium.
Research admissions & criteria
Undergraduate admissions evaluates high school transcripts, academic rigor, and personal character. Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) are optional. International students submit proof of English proficiency (TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, or Duolingo 105). Over 98% of students receive generous institutional merit scholarships.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
College of Idaho Heritage Presidential Scholarship
Premier merit scholarship awarded to top entering undergraduate students demonstrating academic rigor, extracurricular leadership, and community impact.
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (Pre-Medicine Track)
Four-year pre-medical bachelor's degree featuring intensive cadaver dissection labs, cellular biology research, and an 85%+ medical school admission acceptance rate.
PEAK Curriculum Undergraduate Research Summer Fellowship
Ten-week faculty-mentored summer research fellowship conducting fieldwork on Snake River birds of prey ecology and Great Basin environmental chemistry.
St. Luke's Health System Clinical Shadowing & Emergency Medicine Internship
Semester-long clinical rotation shadowing trauma physicians, orthopedic surgeons, and pediatric specialists at St. Luke's and West Valley Medical Center.
Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy
Interdisciplinary major combining macroeconomic trade policy, geopolitical diplomacy, foreign languages, and international developmental economics.
Davis United World College Scholars Program Fellowship
Need-based philanthropic scholarship for graduates of United World Colleges (UWC) enrolling for undergraduate study at The College of Idaho.
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems & Geospatial Analysis
Four-course undergraduate sequence in ArcGIS Pro, spatial statistical modeling, satellite remote sensing, and UAV terrain mapping.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Dr. Douglas A. Brigham
Co-President & Professor of Leadership · Office of the Presidents
Dr. Douglas A. Brigham is Co-President & Professor of Leadership in the Office of the Presidents at The College of Idaho, conducting advanced research in Higher Education Administration, Liberal Arts Strategic Governance, Financial Management.
Dr. Mark D. Gunderson
Professor of Biology · Department of Biology
Dr. Mark D. Gunderson is Professor of Biology in the Department of Biology at The College of Idaho, conducting advanced research in Endocrine Disruption in Aquatic Wildlife, Vertebrate Physiology, Environmental Toxicology.
Dr. Kerry Hunter
Professor of Political Economy · Department of Political Economy
Dr. Kerry Hunter is Professor of Political Economy in the Department of Political Economy at The College of Idaho, conducting advanced research in International Political Philosophy, US Foreign Policy, Democratic Theory.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with The College of Idaho.