College of Western Idaho is a public community college located in Nampa, ID. It offers 108 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 14 programs).

It is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The 2024 tuition & fees of College of Western Idaho is $4,336 for Idaho residents and $7,344 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Idaho public community colleges' average ($7,610).

The school has 9,920 students, which is higher than Idaho community collleges' average (2,439). In addition, 2,319 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1, which is higher than the average ratio (14 to 1) of Idaho community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at College of Western Idaho. Then, we compare its costs to Idaho community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance - CWI
Idaho ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,336$7,344
Books & Supplies$1,573
Off-Campus Living Costs$13,409
Average Financial Aid$3,690
Cost of Attendance$19,318$22,326
After Financial Aid$15,628$18,636
CWI Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Idaho ResidentsOut-of-State Students
College of Western Idaho$4,336$7,344
Public Community Colleges in Idaho$4,562$7,610
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

College of Western Idaho offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs410NOT OFFERED
Total Programs4662NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agricultural Business and Management (other)NOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations13 completers
10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Animal SciencesNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Food Science and Technology (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Natural Resources/ConservationNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Communication and Media Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 17 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product CertificationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design5 completers
13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Cloud ComputingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/Administrator2 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance7 completers
23 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist5 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Elementary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 24 completers
NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Spanish Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
American Sign Language (ASL)NOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 153 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Cell/Cellular and Molecular BiologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Air and Space Operations Technology5 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Human BiologyNOT OFFERED 19 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PhilosophyNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Geology/Earth ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 32 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration18 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 33 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Services AdministrationNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social WorkNOT OFFERED 46 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
GeographyNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Geographic Information Science and CartographyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (other)15 completers
10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician11 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician54 completers
22 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician20 completers
9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician11 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist17 completers
10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder12 completers
12 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Fine/Studio ArtsNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant10 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant38 completers
22 completers
NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Public HealthNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 46 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training7 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 83 completers
NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business StatisticsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management7 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
HistoryNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 9,920 students at College of Western Idaho including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 4,891 male students and 5,512 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total10,4032,5907,813
Male Students4,8911,2773,614
Female Students5,5121,3134,199

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 9,920 total students, 4,568 students enrolled through distance learning (2,319 students enrolled exclusively and 2,249 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment9,920
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,319
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses2,249
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses5,352

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for College of Western Idaho.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address5500 East Opportunity Drive, Nampa, ID
Phone208-562-3000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,336
Out-of-State$7,344
Student Population »9,920 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »26%
Transfer-out Rate13%
Retention Rate57% (Full-time)
43% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,690
Students to Faculty19:1 (5.26%)