School Highlights
College of Western Idaho serves 10,200 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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 24%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 10,200 students
- In-state tuition: $4,264
- Out-state tuition: $7,200
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 27%
- 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
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
752 staff
354 staff
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 stayed the same over five years.
The College of Western Idaho diversity score of 0.44 is more than the state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has declined by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,200 students
4,737 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
2,895 students
1,790 students
# Part-Time Students
7,305 students
2,947 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
706 students
452 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,895 students
1,790 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,305 students
2,947 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
544 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
16%
8%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
73%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
5%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.41
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
23%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
5.62%
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
83%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,609
$11,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,092
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
n/a
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: 2021 (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.
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