North Idaho College
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814-2199
About North Idaho College
North Idaho College is a public certificate and vocational school in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, serving roughly 2,619 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,575 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,396. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $40,081 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- North Idaho College charges 38% below the national public median tuition ($3,396).
- 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 37.52%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,081.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at North Idaho College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 848% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
North Idaho College awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 69 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Idaho College | $3,396 | $10,575 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Idaho (state median) | $9,048 | $11,384 | 15 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| 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 North Idaho College really?
Key findings
- North Idaho College charges 38% below the national public median tuition ($3,396).
- Versus the Idaho median, sticker tuition is about 0.4×.
- Average net price runs below the Idaho median net price.
North Idaho College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $3,396
Finding North Idaho College charges 38% below the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $3,396. That is 38% 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 North Idaho College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at North Idaho College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at North Idaho College is $10,575.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $10,575 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $809 below the Idaho median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $4,396 below the locale median.
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 North Idaho College, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
North Idaho College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for North Idaho College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$3,396
Out-of-state tuition
$8,736
Avg. net price
$10,575
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $7,775 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,741 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,577 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,496 |
| $110,001+ | $15,845 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,584. 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 North Idaho College is known for
Top program completions
- General Studies790
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse79
- Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other57
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other37
- Business/Commerce, General33
See earnings & programs for more.
Is North Idaho College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
North Idaho College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
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 North Idaho College.
Campus
Location
Coeur d'Alene, ID
City / state
- ZIP
- 83814-2199
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 29% below the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Rocky Mountains
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Size
Enrollment
2,619
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 5,710
- Full-time share
- 49%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$9,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 23.85%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for North Idaho College.
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 North Idaho College 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 North Idaho College 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 | $2,974 | $7,654 | $9,599 |
| 2014 | $3,022 | $7,702 | $7,945 |
| 2015 | $3,214 | $8,852 | $6,403 |
| 2016 | $3,288 | $8,160 | $7,116 |
| 2017 | $3,494 | $8,426 | $7,931 |
| 2018 | $3,396 | $8,652 | $6,867 |
| 2019 | $3,396 | $8,736 | $6,703 |
| 2020 | $3,396 | $8,736 | $7,207 |
| 2021 | $3,396 | $8,736 | $7,074 |
| 2022 | $3,396 | $8,736 | $7,144 |
| 2023 | $3,396 | $8,736 | $11,481 |
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
North Idaho College reported total enrollment of about 2,619 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (75.0%), Hispanic or Latino (8.9%), and Two or More Races (6.1%). About 23.85% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
49.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at North Idaho College in 2024 is 2,619 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,710 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.3%
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
28.71% 100% Completion Time
37.52% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 28.71% of students graduating from North Idaho College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 34% male / 66% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 27% male / 73% female
- Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other: 33% male / 67% 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.
North Idaho College graduates earn a median of $40,081 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of North Idaho College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $40,081. Median federal loan debt: $9,000. Average net price used in cost models: $10,575.
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.
Key takeaway North Idaho College graduates report median earnings of $40,081 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for North Idaho College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (69 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at North Idaho College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for North Idaho College graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for North Idaho College—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$33.6M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Idaho median 0.66× the median ($50.8M)
- Rocky Mountains median 1.7× the median ($19.5M)
- U.S. median 1.3× the median ($26.4M)
- Idaho median 1.5× the median ($8,818)
- Rocky Mountains median 1.3× the median ($10,274)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 45.1%
- Idaho median 16.8 pp below median (61.9%)
- Rocky Mountains median 28.2 pp below median (73.3%)
- U.S. median 12.8 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,954
- Idaho median 1.1× the median ($7,474)
- Rocky Mountains median 1.1× the median ($7,458)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,680
- Idaho median 1.9× the median ($5,490)
- Rocky Mountains median 1.6× the median ($6,852)
- U.S. median 1.5× 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.
North Idaho College at a glance
North Idaho College
North Idaho College is a public institution in Coeur d'Alene, ID, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- General StudiesRegistered Nursing/Registered NurseBusiness Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian75.0%Hispanic or Latino8.9%Two or More Races6.1%
Schools near North Idaho College
Other campuses in Coeur d'Alene, 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 North Idaho College located?
North Idaho College is located in Coeur d'Alene, ID.
What is North Idaho College's tuition?
North Idaho College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $3,396 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $10,575 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does North Idaho College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,396 and average net price is $10,575 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,200 annually.
What explains North Idaho College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($10,575), completion (37.5% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($40,081). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at North Idaho College?
North Idaho College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,710 students, White (75.0%), Hispanic or Latino (8.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend North Idaho College?
About 41.7% of students at North Idaho College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of North Idaho College earn?
Median earnings are $34,391 six years after entry and $40,081 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at North Idaho College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do North Idaho College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,000.
Is North Idaho College public or private?
North Idaho College is a public institution located in Coeur d'Alene, ID.
Is North Idaho College an HBCU?
No. North Idaho College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is North Idaho College a tribal college?
No. North Idaho College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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.