School Highlights
College of Western Idaho serves 11,015 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is same as the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 39%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 11,015 students
- In-state tuition: $4,264
- Out-state tuition: $7,200
- Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
- Minority enrollment: 31%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 304 teachers has declined by 59% over five years.
College of Western Idaho
(ID) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Associate's 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
304 staff
138 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Student Body
The student population of College of Western Idaho has grown by 7% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The College of Western Idaho diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,015 students
6,766 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
2,591 students
1,135 students
# Part-Time Students
8,424 students
5,631 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
11,015 students
3,799 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,591 students
1,135 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,424 students
5,631 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
16%
17%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
69%
61%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
6%
11%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2661%
n/a
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$46,214
n/a
Tuition & Financial Aid
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
76%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,609
$11,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,092
$5,250
Sports
School Mascot
River The Otter
Source: 2025 (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.
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
1299 North Orchard Street
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 377-8080
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 377-8080
12.4 miles
Enrollment: 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Acceptance rate: 96% Minority enrollment: 54%
650 College Blvd.
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 881-8822
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 881-8822
36.2 miles
Enrollment: 1,483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 In-state tuition: $5,424 Out-state tuition: $5,904 Minority enrollment: 49%
College of Southern Idaho ![College of Southern Idaho Photo - The College of Southern Idaho is located in Twin Falls, Idaho, and has been serving students since 1965.]( "College of Southern Idaho Photo - The College of Southern Idaho is located in Twin Falls, Idaho, and has been serving students since 1965.")
Public
315 Falls Ave.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-9554
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-9554
124.9 miles
Enrollment: 10,176 students Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,560 Out-state tuition: $6,840 Minority enrollment: 31%
2411 NW Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-1260
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-1260
181.9 miles
Enrollment: 1,407 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 In-state tuition: $6,188 Out-state tuition: $8,618 Minority enrollment: 58%
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