The College of Idaho

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	758
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	56%
Students retention rate	79%
On-time graduation rate	56%

Located in Caldwell, Idaho, C of I is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

The College of 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, C of I emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

C of I boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

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

Fall 2021 admitted students

56.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,755

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

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

Idaho's average	$7,163
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,755

Cost of attendance at The College of 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 Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Idaho's average	$20,992
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at The College of Idaho received on average $22,268 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.

$22,268

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	73	28%	$4,646	$339,158
Other Federal Grant	73	28%	$5,379	$392,658
State Grant/Scholarships	1	0%	$3,500	$3,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	260	98%	$21,173	$5,504,949
Total Grant & Scholarships	265	100%	$22,268	$5,901,107

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The College of 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 The College of Idaho students is 56.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 69.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.1%.

56.1%

white 58.0% 83 students
unknown 66.7% 4 students
hawaiian 33.3% 2 students
hispanic 42.1% 8 students
International Students 46.1% 6 students
Mixed Race 83.3% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Football Frontier Conference
Baseball California Pacific Conference
Basketball Cascade Collegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Cascade Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

The College of Idaho provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The College of Idaho offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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