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College of Western Idaho

5500 East Opportunity Drive
Nampa, ID 83687

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School Highlights

College of Western Idaho serves 10,200 students (28% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 24%.

Quick Stats (2024)

Enrollment: 10,200 students
In-state tuition: $4,264
Out-state tuition: $7,200
Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
Minority enrollment: 27%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 752 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

College of Western Idaho

(ID) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

752 staff

334 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of College of Western Idaho has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five years.

The College of Western Idaho diversity score of 0.44 is more than the state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has declined by 12% over five years.

Total Enrollment

10,200 students

4,737 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

17:1

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# Full-Time Students

2,895 students

1,790 students

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# Part-Time Students

7,305 students

2,947 students

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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of College of Western Idaho.

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

706 students

452 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

2,895 students

1,790 students

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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

7,305 students

2,947 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

544 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

n/a

% Asian

% Hispanic

16%

% Black

% White

73%

76%

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% Hawaiian

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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0.44

0.41

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

23%

28%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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5.62%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,264 is more than the state average of $3,634. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $7,200 is less than the state average of $7,627. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$4,264

$3,634

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$7,200

$7,627

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

83%

86%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$9,609

$11,500

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$4,092

$5,250

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Acceptance Rate

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97%

SAT Reading

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515

SAT Math

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510

ACT Composite

n/a

ACT English

n/a

ACT Math

n/a

Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does College of Western Idaho cost?

College of Western Idaho's tuition is approximately $4,264 for In-State students and $7,200 for Out-State students.

What schools are College of Western Idaho often compared to?

College of Western Idahois often viewed alongside schools like College of Southern Idaho by visitors of our site.

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Quick Stats (2024)

Enrollment: 10,200 students
In-state tuition: $4,264
Out-state tuition: $7,200
Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
Minority enrollment: 27%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Idaho public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,634 per year for in-state students and $7,627 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $3,950 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Idaho community colleges have a of 0.41, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Idaho is Stevens-Henager College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.