For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 community colleges serving 70,858 students in Idaho (4 public colleges and 4 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Idaho 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 (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include College of Southern Idaho.
Idaho community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 84%, with the majority being Black or Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 17:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(ID) School Average
American Indian
2%
Asian
2%
Hispanic
3%
Black
7%
White
16%
Hawaiian
59%
Two or more races
8%
Unknown
3%
Top Ranked Idaho Community Colleges (2024-25)
College
Location
Students
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Private not-for-profit
525 S Center
Rexburg, ID 83460
(208) 496-1411
Rexburg, ID 83460
(208) 496-1411
| 44,304 students
Carrington College-Boise
Private for-profit
1122 N. Liberty St.
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 377-8080
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 377-8080
| 489 students
College of Western Idaho
Public
5500 East Opportunity Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 562-3000
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 562-3000
| 10,403 students
Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg
Private for-profit
67 Winn Dr
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-8141
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-8141
| 75 students
North Idaho College
Public
1000 West Garden Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 769-3300
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 769-3300
| 4,579 students
Stevens-Henager College
Private not-for-profit
1444 Entertainment Avenue
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 383-4540
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 383-4540
| 77 students
Community Colleges in Idaho (Closed)
School
Location
Students
Brown Mackie College-Boise (Closed 2019)
Private, for profit
9050 W Overland Rd, Ste 101
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 321-8800
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 321-8800
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Idaho?
There are 8 community colleges serving 70,858 students in Idaho.
How much do community colleges cost in Idaho?
The average tuition for community colleges in Idaho 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.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Idaho?
The top-ranked community colleges in Idaho include College of Southern Idaho.
What is community college diversity score in Idaho?
Community colleges in Idaho have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Idaho?
Community colleges in Idaho have approximately 84% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black or Hispanic.
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