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College of Southern Idaho

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 532
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
On-time graduation rate 27%

Located in Twin Falls, Idaho, CSI-Twin Falls is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of College of Southern Idaho is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

College of Southern Idaho is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at CSI-Twin Falls is reported to be 27%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Idaho state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 43% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,560

Cost of attendance at College of Southern Idaho in 2022 for students from Idaho.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Idaho's average $7,163
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,840

Cost of attendance at College of Southern Idaho in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Idaho's average $20,992
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at College of Southern Idaho received on average $5,121 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,121
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 317 46% $4,646 $1,472,703
Other Federal Grant 576 84% $3,510 $2,022,044
State Grant/Scholarships 95 14% $3,322 $315,609
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 287 42% $2,827 $811,473
Total Grant & Scholarships 615 90% $5,121 $3,149,126

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of College of Southern Idaho students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of College of Southern Idaho students is 26.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.5%.

26.7%

  • asian 66.7% 4 students
  • African American 18.2% 2 students
  • white 29.5% 110 students
  • unknown 21.1% 4 students
  • hispanic 20.7% 35 students
  • International Students 40.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 22.2% 4 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

College of Southern Idaho provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

College of Southern Idaho offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training