North Idaho College

1000 West Garden Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
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North Idaho College Photo #1 - North Idaho College (NIC) is a comprehensive community college located on the stunning shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene.
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North Idaho College Photo #1 - North Idaho College (NIC) is a comprehensive community college located on the stunning shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene.
North Idaho College Photo #2 - NIC has a stunning campus and landscaping, which adds to its lakeside beauty. NIC is honored annually as a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation.
North Idaho College Photo #3 - NIC's Yap-Keehn-Um beach is situated along Lake Coeur d'Alene and Spokane River. It offers beach rentals, a dock, sand volleyball courts, and lots of room for fun in the sun.
North Idaho College Photo #4 - North Idaho College sits on land that has a rich history. From the time when the Coeur d'Alene Tribe used these lands as a gathering place, through the U.S. Army's use of the pristine land for a fort, through the current use as an educational facility, this special place on the shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene.
North Idaho College Photo #5 - Christianson gymnasium is the home of the NIC Cardinals. NIC offers basketball, soccer, golf, wrestling, volleyball, softball, and cheerleading.
North Idaho College Photo #6 - The state-of-the-art Meyer Health and Sciences Building is home to NIC's Health Professions, Nursing Division, and Natural Sciences Division. Its amenities include simulation labs, an virtual anatomatage table, and radiography C-Arm.
North Idaho College Photo #7 - NIC is one of the few community colleges nationwide that offer campus housing. The Residence Hall, opened for occupancy in September 2002, provides modern, comfortable accommodations for 198 students.
North Idaho College Photo #8 - The Schuler Performing Arts Center located in Boswell Hall, is home to NIC music and theatre performances as well as many community and touring events.
North Idaho College Photo #9 - NIC's Student Wellness and Recreation (SWRC) offers programs to the NIC campus community through three programs; Group Fitness, Outdoor Pursuits, and Recreational Sports. Access to the SWRC is included in full-time student fees.
North Idaho College Photo #10 - NIC is a walking campus with easy access to buildings and parking lots, even in winter. The college is just a short walk to downtown Coeur d'Alene and the CdA Resort. This region offers outdoor adventures in both summer and winter -- all just a short drive away.
  • Founded in 1933, North Idaho College is a comprehensive community college located on the beautiful shores of Lake Coeur Alene. NIC offers more than 80 degrees and certificates in a wide spectrum of academic transfer, professional-technical, and general education programs to more than 4,856 credit students and 7,595 non-credit students each year.

School Highlights

North Idaho College serves 5,068 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 31%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 691 teachers has grown by 117% over five years.
North Idaho College(ID) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/NontraditionalAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty691 staff339 staff
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Student Body

The student population of North Idaho College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five years.
The North Idaho College diversity score of 0.38 is less than the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment5,068 students4,939 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio7:115:1
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# Full-Time Students1,950 students1,821 students
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# Part-Time Students3,118 students3,118 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		198 students544 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
6%
8%
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% Black
1%
1%
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% White
78%
69%
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% Hawaiian		-
1%
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% Two or more races
4%
7%
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% Unknown races
9%
5%
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Diversity Score0.380.50
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College Completion Rate
27%
27%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,900$30,000
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,214 is less than the state average of $3,634. The in-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,966 is more than the state average of $7,627. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,214$3,634
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,966$7,627
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid84%84%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,000$11,999
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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Sports

Total Sports Offered7 sports
SportsBasketball, Cheering, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, WrestlingBasketball, Cheering,
Golf, Soccer,
Softball, Volleyball,
Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.25 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.Club or Organization:
American Indian Student Alliance, Aspiring Artists Club, Business Professionals of America, Cardinal Geology Club, Computer Science and Technology Club, LDSSA - Institute Club, NIC Student Nurses Association, Phi Theta Kappa, Publications Club, Theater Club, TRiO Club, Veterans Club

Arts and Music Programs:
Cardinal Chamber Ensemble, Cardinal Choral, Cardinal Pep Band, Cardinal Singers, Cardinal Voices, NIC Jazz Band, Theatre program - Open Calls, Wind Symphony

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Climbing Wall, Group Fitness Program, Outdoor Pursuits, Rec Sports Team Sports/Activities, Student Wellness & Recreation Center
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Founded in 1933, North Idaho College is a comprehensive community college located on the beautiful shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene.
  • NIC offers more than 80 degrees and certificates in a wide spectrum of academic transfer, professional-technical, and general education programs. Approximately 4,856 students are enrolled in credit classes and more than 7,595 participate annually in non-credit courses. NIC operates with an open-door admissions policy to meet the needs of individuals with divergent interests and abilities. NIC also plays a key role in economic development by preparing competent, trained employees for area businesses, industries, and governmental agencies.
  • NIC's five-county service area spans more than 7,000 square miles. The college serves this vast region through outreach centers in Bonners Ferry, Kellogg, and Ponderay, as well as through an extensive array of Internet and interactive video conferencing courses. As one of three community colleges in the state, North Idaho College works to provide a variety of career pathways for students from fast-paced, one-credit classes to certificates and transfer degrees.
  • NIC works closely with the University of Idaho, Lewis-Clark State College, Idaho State University, and Boise State University to provide transfer options for students. NIC offers a variety of student government and club opportunities for students with a wide range of interests and is known nationally for its competitive athletics programs.
  • NIC is located amid the four-season beauty of North Idaho's world-famous recreation area. Outdoor activities include skiing, hiking, hunting, boating, fishing, backpacking, camping, swimming, and the ever-popular studying on the beach.
  • NIC's campus lies within the city limits of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, a lakeside city with a growing population of 38,388 residents. Metropolitan amenities are close by with Spokane, Washington, a city of 195,695, just 30 minutes away and a Spokane - Coeur d'Alene metropolitan area of more than 700,000.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to North Idaho College is Spokane Community College (26.1 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Spokane Community College
    Public
    10,225 students | 26.10 Mi1810 North Greene Street
    Spokane, WA 99217
    (509) 533-7000     26.1010,225
  • Spokane Falls Community College
    Public
    5,023 students | 31.30 Mi3410 W Fort George Wright Dr
    Spokane, WA 99224
    (509) 533-3500     31.305,023
  • Flathead Valley Community College
    Public
    2,406 students | 120.40 Mi777 Grandview Dr
    Kalispell, MT 59901
    (406) 756-3822     120.402,406
  • Big Bend Community College
    Public
    2,131 students | 123.10 Mi7662 Chanute St NE
    Moses Lake, WA 98837
    (509) 793-2222     123.102,131
  • Walla Walla Community College
    Walla Walla Community College Photo - The Fourth of July is celebrated with fireworks over the Dietrich Dome on Walla Walla Community College's campus
    Public
    3,671 students | 130.80 Mi500 Tausick Way
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    (509) 522-2500     130.803,671
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 5,068 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,214
  • Out-state tuition: $7,966
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 22%
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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.
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