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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 10,580 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 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 31%.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 10,580 students
In-state tuition: $4,264
Out-state tuition: $7,200
Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
Minority enrollment: 32%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 752 teachers has grown by 258% over five years.

College of Western Idaho

(ID) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

752 staff

339 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 decreased from 38:1 over five years.

The College of Western Idaho diversity score of 0.50 is equal to the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

10,580 students

4,939 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

15:1

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# Full-Time Students

2,951 students

1,821 students

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# Part-Time Students

7,629 students

3,118 students

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Total Dormitory Capacity

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544 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

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% Asian

% Hispanic

18%

% Black

% White

68%

69%

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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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Diversity Score

0.50

College Completion Rate

21%

27%

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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 declined by 5% 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

73%

84%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$9,473

$11,999

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$4,157

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

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96%

SAT Reading

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515

SAT Math

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510

ACT Composite

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ACT English

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ACT Math

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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 10,580 students
In-state tuition: $4,264
Out-state tuition: $7,200
Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
Minority enrollment: 32%
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 diversity score of 0.50, 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.