- College of Western Idaho is a public community college in Southwest Idaho with its primary campus locations in Boise and Nampa. CWI also offers classes at several community locations throughout the Treasure Valley.
School Highlights
College of Western Idaho serves 21,423 students (16% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 36%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 21,423 students
- In-state tuition: $4,264
- Out-state tuition: $7,200
- Acceptance Rate: 97%
- Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
- Minority enrollment: 31%
- 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
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of College of Western Idaho has grown by 110% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 has decreased from 38:1 over five years.
The College of Western Idaho diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
21,423 students
4,349 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
3,371 students
767 students
# Part-Time Students
18,052 students
3,582 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
214 students
452 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,371 students
767 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
18,052 students
3,582 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
544 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
16%
18%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
69%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
6%
9%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.55
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
44%
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
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,200
$7,627
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,609
$11,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,092
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
97%
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: 2024 (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.
What is the acceptance rate of College of Western Idaho?
The acceptance rate of College of Western Idaho is 97%, which is equal to the state average of 97%.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to College of Western Idaho is Stevens-Henager College (11.6 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Stevens-Henager College
Private not-for-profit
1444 Entertainment Avenue
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 383-4540
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 383-4540
11.6 miles
Enrollment: 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Carrington College-Boise
Private for-profit
1122 N. Liberty St.
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 377-8080
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 377-8080
12.4 miles
Enrollment: 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 96% Minority enrollment: 58%
650 College Blvd.
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 881-8822
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 881-8822
36.2 miles
Enrollment: 2,650 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 In-state tuition: $5,424 Out-state tuition: $5,904 Minority enrollment: 48%
315 Falls Ave.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-9554
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-9554
124.9 miles
Enrollment: 8,775 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,560 Out-state tuition: $6,840 Minority enrollment: 32%
2411 NW Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-1260
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-1260
181.9 miles
Enrollment: 2,859 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 In-state tuition: $6,188 Out-state tuition: $8,618 Minority enrollment: 58%
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