College of Eastern Idaho
- Eastern Idaho Technical College (EITC) is now a comprehensive community college named the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI). On May 16, 2017, Bonneville County voters approved a measure to turn EITC into CEI. The new College began offering an associate of arts degree with transferable general education credits fall semester 2017. CEI plans to be fully operational by January 2018. CEI provides open-access to affordable, quality education that meets the needs of students, regional employers, and community.
School Highlights
- College of Eastern Idaho serves 1,049 students
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American and Asian), which is less than the state average of 19%.
- College of Eastern Idaho is the only community colleges within Bonneville County, ID.
- The nearest community college is Brigham Young University-Idaho (24.80 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 21% over five years.
| College of Eastern Idaho | (ID) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Less than 2 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 100 staff | 265 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,049 students | 5,032 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 31:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | - | 2,051 students |
| # Part-Time Students | - | 2,981 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | - | 8% |
| % Black | - | 1% |
| % White | - | 81% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 2% |
| Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.34 |
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| College Completion Rate | 51% | 19% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $29,700 | $30,000 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Eastern Idaho Technical College (EITC) is now a comprehensive community college named the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI). On May 16, 2017, Bonneville County voters approved a measure to turn EITC into CEI. The new College began offering an associate of arts degree with transferable general education credits fall semester 2017. CEI plans to be fully operational by January 2018. 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, online distance education, and student services.
- CEI is located in Idaho Falls, at the heart of the Snake River Valley in Southeastern 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 leading technical college. We are proud of the many support services that are available to students and prospective students. These services include a modern library, the reading and math 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
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Ogden, UT 84401
(801)622-1567 155.70321
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