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Total Undergraduate Applications for Fall 2014: 14,126

Number Percent

All New Freshmen Applications 8,154 57.72 %

All New Freshmen Admits 6,278 76.99 %

All New Freshmen Enrolled 2,244 35.74 %

Number Percent

All New Freshmen Applications (Idaho Resident Only)

3,376 41.40 %

All New Freshmen Admits (Idaho Resident Only)

2,686 79.56 %

All New Freshmen Enrolled (Idaho Resident Only)

1,403 52.23 %

Number Percent

New Freshmen Applications (Non-Resident and International)

4,766 58.45 %

New Freshmen Admits (Non-Resident and International)

3,590 75.33 %

New Freshmen Enrolled (Non-Resident and International)

841 23.43 %

Number Percent

New Freshmen Applications (Non-Resident Domestic)

4,427 54.29 %

New Freshmen Admits (Non-Resident Domestic)

3,452 77.98 %

New Freshmen Enrolled (Non-Resident Domestic)

770 22.31 %

Number Percent

New Freshmen Applications (Non-Resident International)

339 4.16 %

New Freshmen Admits (Non-Resident International)

138 70.71 %

New Freshmen Enrolled (Non-Resident International)

71 51.45 %

Denied: 893 Applicants or 10.95% of All New Freshmen Applicants

Enrolled New Freshmen who were admitted on Provisional Status: 43 or 1.92% of Enrolled New Freshmen

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Residency of Enrolled New Freshmen

Number Percent

Resident 1,403 62.52 %

Non-Resident 841 37.48 %

Age of Enrolled New Freshmen

Average Age of Enrolled New Freshmen: 18.40

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Gender of Enrolled New Freshmen

Gender Gender Count Percent

Female 1,216 54.19%

Male 1,028 45.81%

Ethnicity of Enrolled New Freshmen

Number Percent

American Indian/Alaska Native 10 0.45 %

Asian 41 1.83 %

Black/African American 41 1.83 %

Hispanics of any race 293 13.06 %

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 11 0.49 %

Nonresident Alien 72 3.21 %

Race and Ethnicity unknown 19 0.85 %

Two or more races 99 4.41 %

White 1,658 73.89 %

Citizenship of Enrolled New Freshmen

Citizenship Citizenship Count Percent

Non-US Citizen/Perm Resident 32 1.43%

International 72 3.21%

US Citizen 2,140 95.37%

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Years from High School for Enrolled New Freshmen

Number Percent

Straight From High School 2,008 89.40 %

1 Year From High School 114 5.08 %

2 Years From High School 34 1.51 %

3 Years From High School 22 0.98 %

4 Years From High School 14 0.62 %

5 to 10 Years From High School 37 1.65 %

More than 10 Years From High School 17 0.76 %

High School GPA of Enrolled New Freshmen

2,209 Grade Point Averages Reported

Number Percent

4.00 GPA 99 4.48 %

3.50 to 3.99 GPA 903 40.88 %

3.00 to 3.49 GPA 881 39.88 %

2.50 to 2.99 GPA 304 13.76 %

2.00 to 2.49 GPA 21 0.95 %

<2.00 GPA 1 0.05 %

Average GPA (Overall New Freshmen) 3.41

Average GPA (Straight From High School) 3.44

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High School Rank of Enrolled New Freshmen

1,610 Students reported class rank:

Number Percent

Ranked in top 1% to 10% of class 220 13.66 %

Ranked in 11% to 25% of class 359 22.36 %

Ranked in 26% to 50% of class 585 36.40 %

Ranked in 51% to 75% of class 374 23.23 %

Ranked in 76% or higher of class 70 4.35 %

ACT Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen

1,136 Students Submitted ACT Scores

Number Percent

Top Quarter (24 to 36 Composite) 502 44.19 %

Second Quarter (21 to 23 Composite) 308 27.11 %

Third Quarter (17 to 20 Composite) 277 24.38 %

Bottom Quarter (1 to 16 Composite) 49 4.31 %

Average Composite Score 22.94

Average English Score 22.58

Average Math Score 22.71

SAT Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen

1,805 Students Submitted SAT Scores

Number Percent

Top Quarter (1090 to 1600 Combined Score) 616 34.13 %

Second Quarter (980 to 1080 Combined Score) 522 28.92 %

Third Quarter (700 to 970 Combined Score) 644 35.68 %

Bottom Quarter (100 to 699 Combined Score) 23 1.27 %

Average Combined Score 1025.42

Average Critical Reading Score 510.91

Average Math Score 514.51

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Combined Test Score Averages of Enrolled New Freshmen

(All Scores Normalized to SAT Scale)

Average

Average Combined Score 1025.47

Average Critical Reading Score 511.02

Average Math Score 514.51

Idaho Recruitment Regions of Enrolled New Freshmen

1,361 Enrolled New Freshmen are from an Idaho Recruitment Region

(Based on Permanent Address)

Region Number Percent

Central Idaho 21 0.94 %

Eastern Idaho 64 2.85 %

Magic Valley 74 3.30 %

North Idaho 69 3.07 %

Southeast Idaho 22 0.98 %

Treasure Valley Rural 144 6.42 %

Treasure Valley Urban 967 43.09 %

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Top High Schools of New Enrolled Freshmen

High School Number Percent

1. Rocky Mountain High School 93 4.14 %

2. Timberline High School 85 3.79 %

3. Capital High School 83 3.70 %

4. Boise High School 80 3.57 %

4. Mountain View High School 80 3.57 %

6. Centennial High School 77 3.43 %

7. Borah High School 71 3.16 %

7. Foreign High School 71 3.16 %

9. Eagle High School 62 2.76 %

10. Meridian High School 37 1.65 %

11. Skyview High School 31 1.38 %

12. Kuna High School 27 1.20 %

12. Nampa High School 27 1.20 %

14. Middleton High School 24 1.07 %

14. Mountain Home High School 24 1.07 %

16. Columbia High School 23 1.02 %

17. Vallivue Senior High School 21 0.94 %

18. Caldwell Senior High School 19 0.85 %

18. Home School 19 0.85 %

20. Lake City High School 17 0.76 %

21. Sandpoint High School 16 0.71 %

22. Idaho Falls High School 15 0.67 %

23. Bishop Kelly High School 14 0.62 %

23. Meridian Charter High School 14 0.62 %

23. Tesoro High School 14 0.62 %

26. Renaissance High School 13 0.58 %

27. Emmett High School 12 0.53 %

27. Hillcrest High School 12 0.53 %

27. Minico Senior High School 12 0.53 %

27. Weiser High School 12 0.53 %

27. Wood River High School 12 0.53 %

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Top Cities of New Enrolled Freshmen

State Number Percent

1. Boise ID 502 22.37 %

2. Meridian ID 203 9.05 %

3. Nampa ID 113 5.04 %

4. Eagle ID 65 2.90 %

5. Caldwell ID 51 2.27 %

6. Idaho Falls ID 31 1.38 %

7. Kuna ID 25 1.11 %

8. Coeur d’Alene ID 24 1.07 %

9. Mountain Home ID 22 0.98 %

10. Middleton ID 20 0.89 %

10. Star ID 20 0.89 %

12. Kuwait City 15 0.67 %

12. Twin Falls ID 15 0.67 %

14. Emmett ID 14 0.64 %

14. Pocatello ID 14 0.64 %

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Top States of New Enrolled Freshmen (Based on Permanent Address)

State Number Percent

1. Idaho 1,368 63.04 %

2. California 338 15.58 %

3. Washington 162 7.47 %

4. Oregon 75 3.46 %

5. Nevada 43 1.98 %

6. Colorado 27 1.24 %

7. Montana 25 1.15 %

8. Utah 20 0.92 %

9. Alaska 16 0.74 %

10. Arizona 14 0.65 %

11. Hawaii 9 0.41 %

12. Texas 8 0.37 %

13. Virginia 5 0.23 %

14. Georgia 4 0.18 %

14. Minnesota 4 0.18 %

14. North Dakota 4 0.18 %

14. Pennsylvania 4 0.18 %

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Top Countries of New Enrolled Freshmen (Based on Country of Citizenship)

Country Number Percent

1. United States 2,146 95.63 %

2. Kuwait 41 1.83 %

3. Mexico 10 0.45 %

3. Saudi Arabia 10 0.45 %

5. Afghanistan 4 0.18 %

6. Italy 3 0.13 %

6. Somalia 3 0.13 %

8. Australia 2 0.09 %

8. Canada 2 0.09 %

8. China 2 0.09 %

8. Hong Kong 2 0.09 %

8. Iraq 2 0.09 %

8. Korea, Republic of 2 0.09 %

8. United Kingdom 2 0.09 %

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Top Majors of Enrolled New Freshmen (Includes Double Majors)

Plan Description Number Percent

1. Biology BS 127 5.35 %

2. Pre-Nursing 112 4.72 %

3. Psychology BS 105 4.42 %

4. Pre-Medical BS 99 4.17 %

5. Computer Science BS 97 4.08 %

6. Pre-Criminal Justice 82 3.45 %

7. Business Economics BBA 81 3.41 %

8. Kinesiology BS 80 3.37 %

9. Communication BA 77 3.24 %

10. Health Science BS 75 3.16 %

11. Pre-Mechanical Engineering 71 2.99 %

12. Athletic Training BA 67 2.82 %

13. Civil Engineering BS 64 2.69 %

14. General Business BBA 55 2.32 %

14. General-Undeclared 55 2.32 %

16. Political Science BS 53 2.23 %

17. Elementary Education BA 51 2.15 %

18. Business & Economics-Undeclared 48 2.02 %

19. Marketing BBA 47 1.98 %

20. Chemistry BS 46 1.94 %

21. Mechanical Engineering BS 43 1.81 %

22. Electrical Engineering BS 36 1.52 %

23. Accountancy BBA 33 1.39 %

23. Health Science Undeclared 33 1.39 %

25. Pre-Physical Therapy 32 1.35 %

26. Social Work BA 22 0.93 %

27. Entrepreneurship Management BBA 21 0.88 %

27. Theatre Arts BA 21 0.88 %

29. International Business BBA 20 0.84 %

29. Pre-Audition Music 20 0.84 %

29. Pre-Veterinary Medicine BS 20 0.84 %

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College Majors of Enrolled New Freshmen

2,371 Majors Were Declared

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Credit Load for New Enrolled Freshmen

Average Credit Load for New Enrolled Freshmen: 14.06