Acceptance Rate
84%
Avg. SAT
1358
75th percentile
“Tiny classical Christian college in Idaho where students wear academic gowns to seminar-style classes on the Great Books.”
Moscow, ID
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New Saint Andrews College opened its doors in 1994 in Moscow, Idaho, founded by local pastor Doug Wilson and colleagues to revive classical Christian education amid what they saw as declining standards in modern universities. With just over 200 undergraduates, it draws students who crave an intense immersion in Western thought through original texts, from Homer to Lewis. You'll thrive here if you're a devout Christian eager for rigorous humanities training in a close-knit community, but the single-degree focus and remote rural setting demand commitment—no room for those seeking variety or big-city energy.
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The college awards only a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, built around the classical trivium of grammar, logic, and rhetoric, with students tackling primary sources in small seminars and lectures. Expect heavy reading loads—thousands of pages per term—followed by oral exams, debates, and a senior thesis defended publicly. Faculty, often authors themselves, lead discussions where you'll argue ideas directly from Plato or Aquinas; the intimate scale means personal mentorship, though large electives are absent and STEM paths require transfer elsewhere.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
350 undergrad • 63 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
White
68%
Black / African American
<1%
Hispanic / Latino
5%
Asian
2%
Other / Multi-racial
24%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Moscow, ID
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Life revolves around intellectual pursuits and faith: a typical week mixes classes in regalia, chapel services, rhetoric club debates, and Christ Church events, with quiet evenings in dorms fostering deep friendships. Moscow's small-town feel offers hikes in the rolling Palouse hills and coffee shops shared with University of Idaho students, but harsh winters and limited nightlife mean a studious, low-key vibe—no Greek life or varsity sports. Housing is guaranteed for singles, with family options for married students, though the tiny scale limits social diversity.
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
85%
4 Years Graduation Rate
61%
6 Years Graduation Rate
77%
85% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at New Saint Andrews College and return in the fall. 61% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 77% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
61%
4-6 years
16%
Non-grad
23%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$14,500
Acceptance
84%
Undergrads
350
4-Year Grad Rate
61%
Endowment
$194K
Moscow, ID 83843-1525
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