College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID 83687
About College of Western Idaho
College of Western Idaho is a public community college in Nampa, Idaho, serving roughly 6,459 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,500 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,446. Student demographics in federal data include White (61.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- College of Western Idaho charges 37% below the national public median tuition ($3,446).
- Versus the Idaho median, sticker tuition is about 0.4×.
- Average net price runs below the Idaho median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 30.63%.
Research findings
Finding
College of Western Idaho awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 67 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Western Idaho | $3,446 | $8,500 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Idaho (state median) | $9,048 | $11,384 | 15 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is College of Western Idaho really?
Key findings
- College of Western Idaho charges 37% below the national public median tuition ($3,446).
- Versus the Idaho median, sticker tuition is about 0.4×.
- Average net price runs below the Idaho median net price.
College of Western Idaho tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $3,446
Finding College of Western Idaho charges 37% below the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $3,446. That is 37% below the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Idaho median ($9,048), sticker tuition is about 0.4×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.3×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at College of Western Idaho versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at College of Western Idaho versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at College of Western Idaho is $8,500.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $8,500 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $2,884 below the Idaho median net price.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At College of Western Idaho, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
College of Western Idaho: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for College of Western Idaho—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$3,446
Out-of-state tuition
$7,454
Avg. net price
$8,500
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $6,228 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,227 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,791 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,736 |
| $110,001+ | $12,043 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,784. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What College of Western Idaho is known for
Top program completions
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies156
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician108
- Business/Commerce, General80
- Health Professions and Related Programs62
- Welding Technology/Welder57
See earnings & programs for more.
Is College of Western Idaho a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
College of Western Idaho is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for College of Western Idaho.
Campus
Location
Nampa, ID
City / state
- ZIP
- 83687
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Rocky Mountains
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Size
Enrollment
6,459
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 23,690
- Full-time share
- 38%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$9,720
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 22.25%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for College of Western Idaho.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at College of Western Idaho was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for College of Western Idaho in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,264 | $7,200 | $7,193 |
| 2014 | $3,264 | $7,200 | $7,304 |
| 2015 | $3,264 | $7,200 | $6,660 |
| 2016 | $3,336 | $7,344 | $7,393 |
| 2017 | $3,336 | $7,344 | $6,281 |
| 2018 | $3,336 | $7,344 | $5,887 |
| 2019 | $3,336 | $7,344 | $6,711 |
| 2020 | $3,336 | $7,344 | $7,682 |
| 2021 | $3,336 | $7,344 | $8,130 |
| 2022 | $3,336 | $7,344 | $8,810 |
| 2023 | $3,336 | $7,344 | $7,697 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
College of Western Idaho reported total enrollment of about 6,459 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (61.1%), Hispanic or Latino (21.9%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (5.7%). About 22.25% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
38.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at College of Western Idaho in 2024 is 6,459 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 23,690 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
19.13% 100% Completion Time
30.63% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 19.13% of students graduating from College of Western Idaho completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 34% male / 66% female
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 40% male / 60% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do College of Western Idaho graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of College of Western Idaho.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $9,720. Average net price used in cost models: $8,500.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for College of Western Idaho.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (67 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at College of Western Idaho.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for College of Western Idaho graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for College of Western Idaho—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$2.7M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Idaho median 0.05× the median ($50.8M)
- Rocky Mountains median 0.14× the median ($19.5M)
- U.S. median 0.10× the median ($26.4M)
- Idaho median 0.05× the median ($8,818)
- Rocky Mountains median 0.04× the median ($10,274)
- U.S. median 0.03× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 46.7%
- Idaho median 15.2 pp below median (61.9%)
- Rocky Mountains median 26.6 pp below median (73.3%)
- U.S. median 11.2 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,101
- Idaho median near the median ($7,474)
- Rocky Mountains median near the median ($7,458)
- U.S. median 0.93× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,254
- Idaho median 1.1× the median ($5,490)
- Rocky Mountains median 0.91× the median ($6,852)
- U.S. median 0.86× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
College of Western Idaho at a glance
College of Western Idaho
College of Western Idaho is a public institution in Nampa, ID, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAutomobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianBusiness/Commerce, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian61.1%Hispanic or Latino21.9%Race/ethnicity unknown5.7%
Schools near College of Western Idaho
Other campuses in Nampa, ID when available, plus nearby institutions in Idaho.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Idaho, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is College of Western Idaho located?
College of Western Idaho is located in Nampa, ID.
What is College of Western Idaho's tuition?
College of Western Idaho tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $3,446 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $8,500 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does College of Western Idaho cost?
Reported tuition is $3,446 and average net price is $8,500 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,557 annually.
What is the student body demographics at College of Western Idaho?
College of Western Idaho reports undergraduate enrollment of about 23,690 students, White (61.1%), Hispanic or Latino (21.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend College of Western Idaho?
About 44.6% of students at College of Western Idaho are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at College of Western Idaho?
The 150%-time completion rate is 30.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do College of Western Idaho students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,720.
Is College of Western Idaho public or private?
College of Western Idaho is a public institution located in Nampa, ID.
Is College of Western Idaho an HBCU?
No. College of Western Idaho is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is College of Western Idaho a tribal college?
No. College of Western Idaho is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is College of Western Idaho a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, College of Western Idaho does not meet that proxy (reported share 21.9%).
Is College of Western Idaho religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for College of Western Idaho in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.