North Idaho College Photo - North Idaho College (NIC) is a comprehensive community college located on the stunning shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Best Idaho Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 community colleges serving 97,879 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 0.55, which is higher than the national average of 0.00 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 36%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 23:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(ID) School Average
Asian
1%
Hispanic
18%
Black
2%
White
64%
Hawaiian
1%
Two or more races
3%
Non Resident
2%
Unknown
9%
Idaho All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked Idaho Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
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.
Public
315 Falls Ave.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-9554
| 8,775 students
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Private not-for-profit
525 S Center
Rexburg, ID 83460
(208) 496-1411
| 57,874 students
Carrington College-Boise
Private for-profit
1122 N. Liberty St.
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 377-8080
| 720 students
College of Eastern Idaho
College of Eastern Idaho Photo - EITC became CEI in July of 2017.
Public
1600 S 25th E
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 535-3000
| 3,465 students
College of Western Idaho
Public
5500 East Opportunity Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 562-3000
| 21,423 students
Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg
Private for-profit
67 Winn Dr
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-8141
| 75 students
North Idaho College
North Idaho College Photo - North Idaho College (NIC) is a comprehensive community college located on the stunning shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene.
Public
1000 West Garden Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 769-3300
| 5,470 students
Stevens-Henager College
Private not-for-profit
1444 Entertainment Avenue
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 383-4540
| 77 students
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Community Colleges in Idaho (Closed)

School
Location
Students
9050 W Overland Rd, Ste 101
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 97,879 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 0.55, which is higher than the national average of 0.00 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Idaho?
Community colleges in Idaho have approximately 36% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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