College of Eastern Idaho

1600 S 25th E
Idaho Falls, ID 83404-5788
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College of Eastern Idaho Photo #1 - Health Professions Building.
College of Eastern Idaho Photo #2 - EITC became CEI in July of 2017.
College of Eastern Idaho Photo #3 - Aerial photo of the Alex Creek Building.
College of Eastern Idaho Photo #4 - CEI campus.
  • 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 1,483 students
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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 to College of Eastern Idaho is Brigham Young University-Idaho (24.9 miles away).

Top Placements

College of Eastern Idaho places among the top 20% of community colleges in Idaho for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 38% over five years.
College of Eastern Idaho(ID) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsLess than 2 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty100 staff265 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of College of Eastern Idaho has grown by 116% over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
  • The College of Eastern Idaho diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has grown by 257% over five years.
Total Enrollment1,483 students5,032 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio15:131:1
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# Full-Time Students-2,051 students
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# Part-Time Students-2,981 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian		-
1%
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% Hispanic		-
8%
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% Black		-
1%
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% White		-
81%
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% Hawaiian		-
1%
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% Non Resident races		-
2%
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Diversity Score1.000.34
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College Completion Rate
51%
19%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$29,700$30,000
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $2,496 is less than the state average of $3,469. The in-state tuition has grown by 15% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $8,502 is more than the state average of $8,017. The out-state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,496$3,469
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Out-State Tuition Fees$8,502$8,017
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid85%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,375$11,375
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,897$5,500
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Source: 2016 (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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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 1,483 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,496
  • Out-state tuition: $8,502
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
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For Idaho public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,469 per year for in-state students and $8,017 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $8,217 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Idaho community colleges have a diversity score of 0.34, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Idaho is College of Western Idaho. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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