College of Western Idaho

School Highlights

College of Western Idaho serves 10,403 students (25% 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 84%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 10,403 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,264
  • Out-state tuition: $7,200
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • 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
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
752 staff
334 staff
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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 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,403 students
3,463 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,590 students
619 students
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# Part-Time Students
7,813 students
2,844 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of College of Western Idaho and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of College of Western Idaho.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Idaho.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
706 students
452 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,590 students
619 students
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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,813 students
2,844 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
544 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
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% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
n/a
3%
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% Black
15%
7%
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% White
3%
16%
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% Hawaiian
71%
59%
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% Two or more races
6%
8%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in College of Western Idaho.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
Diversity Score
0.47
0.61
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2474%
0.4583%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.37%

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
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of College of Western Idaho and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
94%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in College of Western Idaho and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,609
$11,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in College of Western Idaho and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,092
$5,250
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in College of Western Idaho and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
97%
SAT Reading
n/a
515
SAT Math
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2023 (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 (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 10,403 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,264
  • Out-state tuition: $7,200
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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 diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Idaho is Stevens-Henager College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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