Best Idaho Community Colleges (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 community colleges serving 69,928 students in Idaho (4 public colleges and 3 private colleges).
For Idaho community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,634 per year for in-state students and $7,627 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $3,950 per year (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include Carrington College-Boise and Brigham Young University-Idaho.
Idaho community colleges have a diversity score of 0.41, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 24% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 16:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(ID) School Average
Asian
1%
Hispanic
8%
Black
1%
White
76%
Two or more races
5%
Non Resident
5%
Unknown
4%
ID All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked Idaho Community Colleges (2024)

College
Location
Students
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Private not-for-profit
525 S Center
Rexburg, ID 83460
(208) 496-1411
| 44,481 students
Carrington College-Boise
Private for-profit
1122 N. Liberty St.
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 377-8080
| 534 students
College of Eastern Idaho
College of Eastern Idaho Photo - EITC became CEI in July of 2017.
Public
1600 S 25th E
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 524-3000
| 1,803 students
College of Southern Idaho
College of Southern Idaho Photo - The College of Southern Idaho is located in Twin Falls, Idaho, and has been serving students since 1965.
Public
315 Falls Ave.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-9554
| 8,096 students
College of Western Idaho
Public
5500 East Opportunity Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 562-3000
| 10,200 students
North Idaho College
North Idaho College Photo - North Idaho College (NIC) is a comprehensive community college located on the stunning shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene.
Public
1000 West Garden Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 769-3300
| 4,737 students
Stevens-Henager College
Private not-for-profit
1444 Entertainment Avenue
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 383-4540
| 77 students
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Community Colleges in Idaho (Closed)

School
Location
Students
9050 W Overland Rd, Ste 101
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 321-8800
| 356 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Idaho?
There are 7 community colleges serving 69,928 students in Idaho.
How much do community colleges cost in Idaho?
For Idaho community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,634 per year for in-state students and $7,627 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $3,950 per year.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Idaho?
The best top ranked community colleges in Idaho include Carrington College-Boise and Brigham Young University-Idaho.
What is community college diversity score in Idaho?
Idaho community colleges have a diversity score of 0.41, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Idaho?
Idaho community college are approximately 24% minority students (majority Hispanic).

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