College of Southern Idaho
- The College of Southern Idaho's mission is to provide quality educational, social, cultural, economic, and workforce development opportunities that meet the diverse needs of the communities it serves. Students can choose from a wide range of transfer and career-technical programs with more than 120 program options ranging from short-term certificates to two-year associate degrees. Additionally, CSI provides basic skills, workforce training, economic development, and enrichment programs to its students and community members.
School Highlights
College of Southern Idaho serves 7,585 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 19%.
Top Placements
College of Southern Idaho places among the top 20% of community colleges in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
School Overview
The teacher population of 358 teachers has declined by 17% over five years.
| College of Southern 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 | 358 staff | 265 staff |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Softball, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 27 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Agriculture Club, Art Club, CSI Forensics, Delta Psi Omega, Diversity Council, Drafting Club, Equine Club, GSA, Hosteurs, Medical Assistants Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Renewable Energy Club, STEM Club, Student Government, Vet Tech Club, Veterans Club Arts and Music Programs: Chamber Choir, CSI Pep Band, Jazz Ensemble, Madrigal Ensemble, Magic Valley Chorale, Percussion Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra Recreational Athletic Programs: CSI Challenge Course, CSI Outdoor Recreation Center, CSI Recreation Center |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The college recognizes all individuals as having value in a democratic society. The primary purpose of the college is to assist students with varying levels of ability and diverse backgrounds in developing skills, values, and attitudes necessary for effective living. The College of Southern Idaho has off campus centers in Burley, Gooding, Hailey and Jerome. The College of Southern Idaho offers a variety of educational opportunities to the people of South Central Idaho. Eighty-five percent of the student body comes from the eight Magic Valley counties the College is charged with serving. CSI is recognized for outstanding faculty, facilities and our student-centered environment. In addition to our excellent programs, we offer many support services to help students succeed: study skills classes, tutoring, learning centers, advising, financial aid, and health services to name a few. Students can also participate in student government activities, special interest clubs, athletic teams, and fine arts productions. We take great pride in offering innovative and state-of-the-art programs while maintaining an affordable, personalized experience for our students. The College of Southern Idaho received its first accreditation from the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges in 1968.
Profile last updated:
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to College of Southern Idaho is Carrington College-Boise (115.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Carrington College-BoisePrivate, for profit494 students | 115.00 Mi1122 North Liberty Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 377-8080 115.00494 - College of Western IdahoPublic10,217 students | 124.90 Mi5500 East Opportunity Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 562-3000 124.9010,217 - Great Basin CollegePublic3,024 students | 137.00 Mi1500 College Parkway
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-8493 137.003,024 - 1,483 students | 140.60 Mi1600 S 25th E
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 524-3000 140.601,483 - Utah State UniversityPublic27,662 students | 147.40 MiOld Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322
(435) 797-1000 147.4027,662
Recent Articles
With serious mental health issues on the rise on college campuses nationwide, community colleges are scrambling to provide expanded mental health services to students.
We examine a new report at USA Today that shows employment rates for community college graduates have skyrocketed - and which of the fields where a community college degree is particularly helpful.
Who says college is just for the 18 - 22 year old crowd? In fact, more community colleges are recruiting students over the age of 50 - and for good reason!
