College of Eastern Idaho

1600 S 25th E
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
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College of Eastern Idaho Photo #1 - EITC became CEI in July of 2017.
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College of Eastern Idaho Photo #1 - EITC became CEI in July of 2017.
College of Eastern Idaho Photo #2 - Health Professions Building.
College of Eastern Idaho Photo #3 - CEI campus.
College of Eastern Idaho Photo #4 - Aerial photo of the Alex Creek Building.
  • College of Eastern Idaho (CEI, formerly EITC) is Idaho`s newest comprehensive community college.  The new college now offers associate of arts and science degrees with transferable general education credits.  Another new opportunity is Early College Programs for high school students.  CEI continues to be accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. 

School Highlights

College of Eastern Idaho serves 1,288 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 38% over five years.
College of Eastern Idaho(ID) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High TraditionalAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty100 staff265 staff
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Student Body

The student population of College of Eastern Idaho has grown by 87% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The College of Eastern Idaho diversity score of 0.38 is less than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has grown by 37% over five years.
Total Enrollment1,288 students4,843 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio13:136:1
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# Full-Time Students479 students1,862 students
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# Part-Time Students809 students2,981 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
17%
7%
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% Black
1%
1%
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% White
77%
63%
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% Hawaiian		-
1%
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% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
4%
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% Unknown races
1%
18%
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Diversity Score0.380.56
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College Completion Rate
53%
26%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$29,700$30,000
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,496 is less than the state average of $3,634. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,502 is more than the state average of $7,627. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,496$3,634
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Out-State Tuition Fees$8,502$7,627
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid73%73%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,750$9,750
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,750$5,250
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • College of Eastern Idaho (CEI, formerly EITC) is Idaho`s newest comprehensive community college.  The new college now offers associate of arts and science degrees with transferable general education credits.  Another new opportunity is Early College Programs for high school students.  CEI continues to be accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The College was created in 1969 to serve citizens in its nine-county service area by being a minimal cost, open-door institution that champions technical programs, customized industry training, basic skills instruction, workforce and community education, and on-line distance education. Our mission is to provide open-access and quality education that meets the needs of students, regional employers, and community. College of Eastern Idaho admits students regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other classification protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.
  • CEI is located in Idaho Falls, at the heart of the Snake River Valley in eastern Idaho. The diverse climate and location provide for a variety of outdoor recreation activities including camping, hunting, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, skiing, and many more. Idaho Falls is a tight-knit community that thrives because of the caring, hard-working people that live in this area. At CEI we take great pride in our college. Classrooms and labs are modern and well designed with the equipment and technology required of a comprehensive community college. We are proud of the many support services that are available to students and prospective students. These services include a modern library, the College & Career Readiness center, special student services, counseling, financial aid, and employment placement. We are equally proud of our well-qualified, student-oriented faculty and staff. Student success is our priority. The CEI Foundation (CEIF) was founded in 1992. Business and community leaders joined together to help meet the expanding needs of the CEI campus in Idaho Falls.

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The nearest community college to College of Eastern Idaho is Brigham Young University-Idaho (24.9 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 1,288 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,496
  • Out-state tuition: $8,502
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 23%
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