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College of Eastern Idaho

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Idaho Falls, ID 83404

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College of Eastern Idaho Photo #1 - EITC became CEI in July of 2017.

College of Eastern Idaho Photo #2 - Health Professions Building.

College of Eastern Idaho Photo #3 - CEI campus.

College of Eastern Idaho Photo #4 - Aerial photo of the Alex Creek Building.

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI, formerly EITC) is Idaho`s newest comprehensive community college. The new College now offers associate of arts and science degrees with transferable general education credits. Another new opportunity is Early College Programs for high school students. CEI continues to be accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

School Highlights

College of Eastern Idaho serves 3,465 students (22% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 36%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 3,465 students
In-state tuition: $2,496
Out-state tuition: $8,502
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 32%
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

The teacher population of 288 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

College of Eastern Idaho

(ID) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Private not-for-profit

Total Faculty

288 staff

334 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of College of Eastern Idaho has grown by 117% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.

The College of Eastern Idaho diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has grown by 53% over five years.

Total Enrollment

3,465 students

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

23:1

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# Full-Time Students

767 students

# Part-Time Students

2,698 students

3,582 students

This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of College of Eastern Idaho and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Idaho by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.

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

This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Idaho.

# Enrollment Undergraduate

346 students

452 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

767 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

2,698 students

3,582 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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544 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

n/a

% Asian

% Hispanic

14%

18%

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% Black

% White

68%

64%

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% Hawaiian

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

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% Unknown races

13%

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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.

0.52

0.55

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

0.4429%

This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of College of Eastern Idaho and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Idaho by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.

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

n/a

1.37%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$29,700

$30,000

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,496 is less than the state average of $3,634. The in-state tuition has declined by 39% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $8,502 is more than the state average of $7,627. The out-state tuition has grown by 36% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$2,496

$3,634

This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of College of Eastern Idaho and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Idaho by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.

Out-State Tuition Fees

$8,502

$7,627

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

78%

94%

This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in College of Eastern 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

$11,500

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI, formerly EITC) is Idaho`s newest comprehensive community college. The new College now offers associate of arts and science degrees with transferable general education credits. Another new opportunity is Early College Programs for high school students. CEI continues to be accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The College was created in 1969 to serve citizens in its nine county service area by being a minimal cost, open-door institution that champions technical programs, customized industry training, basic skills instruction, workforce and community education, and on-line distance education. Our mission is to provide open-access and quality education that meets the needs of students, regional employers, and community.College of Eastern Idaho admits students regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other classification protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.
CEI is located in Idaho Falls, at the heart of the Snake River Valley in eastern Idaho. The diverse climate and location provide for a variety of outdoor recreation activities includingcamping, hunting, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, skiing, and many more. Idaho Falls is a tight-knit community that thrives because of the caring, hard-working people that live in this area. At CEI we take great pride in our college. Classrooms and labs are modern and well designed with the equipment and technology required of a comprehensive community college. We are proud of the many support services that are available to students and prospective students. These services include a modern library, the College & Career Readiness center, special student services, counseling, financial aid, and employment placement. We are equally proud of our well qualified, student-oriented faculty and staff. Student success is our priority. The CEI Foundation (CEIF) was founded in 1992. Business and community leaders joined together to help meet the expanding needs of the CEI campus in Idaho Falls.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does College of Eastern Idaho cost?

College of Eastern Idaho's tuition is approximately $2,496 for In-State students and $8,502 for Out-State students.

What schools are College of Eastern Idaho often compared to?

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

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 3,465 students
In-state tuition: $2,496
Out-state tuition: $8,502
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 32%
Source: Verified school update

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 0.55, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Idaho is Stevens-Henager College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.