College of Southern Idaho
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- 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. The college offers more than 110 completion options within over 80 associate degree and certificate programs, serving students in both career-technical and transfer education. 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 7,927 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 31%.
Top Rankings
College of Southern Idaho ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 339 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| College of Southern Idaho | (ID) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associates Colleges | Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 339 staff | 339 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 80 | 45 |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
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: 2020 (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 was initially accredited in 1968 and has had its accreditation continously reaffirmed since then.
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Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to College of Southern Idaho is Stevens-Henager College (114.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Stevens-Henager CollegePublic225 students | 114.70 Mi1444 Entertainment Avenue
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(208) 562-3000 124.9010,580 - Great Basin CollegePublic3,852 students | 137.00 Mi1500 College Parkway
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