College of Eastern Idaho
- 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 Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional | Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 100 staff | 265 staff |
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to College of Eastern Idaho is Brigham Young University-Idaho (24.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Brigham Young University-IdahoPrivate not-for-profit42,341 students | 24.90 Mi525 S Center
Rexburg, ID 83460
(208) 496-1411 24.9042,341 - Stevens-Henager CollegePrivate not-for-profit61 students | 122.40 Mi755 S Main St
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 752-0903 122.4061 - Utah State UniversityPublic27,932 students | 127.50 MiOld Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322
(435) 797-1000 127.5027,932 - 7,585 students | 140.60 Mi315 Falls Ave.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-9554 140.607,585 - Eagle Gate College-LaytonPrivate for-profit136 students | 166.70 Mi915 N 400 W
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 546-7500 166.70136
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