North Idaho College

1000 W Garden Avenue, Coeur D'alene, ID, 83814-2199 - View a map of this school Map

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North Idaho College is committed to student success, teaching excellence, and lifelong learning. As a comprehensive community college, North Idaho College provides quality educational opportunities that expand human potential and enhance the quality of life for the students and the communities it serves....

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  • North Idaho College
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County Kootenai County, ID -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 2,457 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 1,836 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 4,293 students 2,213 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 200 students 229 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 73% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 73% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,058 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 8% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $345 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 73% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $953 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 70% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,400 $3,129

School Notes:

  • Founded in 1933, North Idaho College is a comprehensive community college providing a wide array of academic, professional-technical, and workforce training programs.
  • North Idaho College was first known as Coeur d'Alene Junior College, a private school that was started in 1933 and operated for six years. The state legislature passed the Junior College Act in January 1939, which permitted qualified areas to establish junior college districts by a vote of eligible electors. Coeur d'Alene Junior College became North Idaho Junior College in June of 1939. On July 31, 1971, the college changed its name to North Idaho College. NIC's service area is the Idaho Panhandle, which includes Kootenai, Benewah, Bonner, Shoshone, and Boundary Counties.
  • NIC enrolls approximately 4,400 students in its academic programs and totaled 12,795 course enrollments in various non-credit courses in 2005.
  • NIC's 45-acre campus is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Coeur d'Alene. The college delivers courses to centers in Sandpoint, Post Falls, and the Silver Valley, as well as to various sites throughout the five northern counties through the Internet and an extensive network of interactive video classrooms.
  • NIC offers associate of arts and associate of science degrees in various college transfer programs, and associate of applied science degrees and technical certificates in its professional-technical programs.
  • North Idaho College is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. The Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
  • Profile last updated: 07/06/2009.

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