College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID · Public · Associate's degrees · Rural
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About College of Western Idaho
College of Western Idaho (CWI) is a public community college in Southwest Idaho with its primary campus locations in Boise and Nampa. CWI also offers classes at several community locations throughout the Treasure Valley. It is one of four comprehensive community colleges along with the College of Eastern Idaho, College of Southern Idaho and North Idaho College, in Idaho and is governed by a five-member board of trustees elected at large by voters in Ada and Canyon counties. CWI offers over 120 programs in the areas of Academic Transfer, Dual Credit, Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development, and Adult Education. In fall of 2023, CWI served 21,359 credit students and 14,951 noncredit students. CWI reported the gender of their students to be 55% female and 45% male. Idaho residents comprised 98% of CWI's student population and Ada County residents were 49%, while 28% were Canyon County residents.
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Open
Acceptance
$8,500
Net price
6,459
Enrollment
31%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$8,500
Average net price
$3,446
In-state tuition
$7,454
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$1,518
Books & supplies
$13,121
Total cost of attendance
22%
Students receiving Pell grants
26%
Students with federal loans
$9,720
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
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Median earnings (10 yrs)
$35,528
Median earnings (6 yrs)
31%
Graduation rate
66%
Retention rate
$6,254
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
6,459
Total enrollment
62%
Part-time
26
Avg. age at entry
45%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
College of Western Idaho FAQ
Is College of Western Idaho a public or private school?
College of Western Idaho is a public institution located in Nampa, ID.
What is the acceptance rate at College of Western Idaho?
College of Western Idaho has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does College of Western Idaho cost?
The average annual net price at College of Western Idaho is $8,500 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $3,446 in-state and $7,454 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at College of Western Idaho?
About 31% of students at College of Western Idaho complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How many students attend College of Western Idaho?
College of Western Idaho enrolls about 6,459 students.
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