Important Academic Statistics

Total 9,920 students attended College of Western Idaho in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 164 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 369 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 476 (full-time) and 967 (part-time).
The graduation rate of College of Western Idaho is 26% and transfer-out rate is 13%. The retention rate is 57% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population9,920
Graduation Rate26%
Number of Faculty533
Student to Faculty Ratio19 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of College of Western Idaho is $7,344 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
62% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,690 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$7,344
Average Financial Amount$3,690

Offered Certificate Programs

College of Western Idaho offers 50 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 1,555 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate223228
2 Years Certificate2511,327
4 Years Certificate300
Total5041,555

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at College of Western Idaho are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 1,555 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 228 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 1,327 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 0 completers
Food Science and Technology (other)0
Computer and Information Sciences 6 completers
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification0
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design5
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1
Engineering Technology 17 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician17
Work and Family Studies 3 completers
Child Care and Support Services Management3
Science Technologies/Technicians 1 completers
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician1
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 5 completers
Fire Services Administration0
Fire Science/Fire-fighting5
Social Sciences (1 completers) 12 completers
Geographic Information Science and Cartography12
Mechanics and Repairers 80 completers
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician21
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician43
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician16
Precision Production Trades 79 completers
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist44
Welding Technology/Welder35
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (1 completers) 4 completers
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist4
Business 21 completers
Business/Commerce9
Accounting1
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping0
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry5
Business Statistics1
Marketing/Marketing Management5
Total228
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 10 completers
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations10
Computer and Information Sciences 37 completers
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design7
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0
Network and System Administration/Administrator6
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance14
Computer Support Specialist10
Engineering Technology 4 completers
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician4
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities (1 completers) 1,025 completers
General Studies1,025
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences 6 completers
Air and Space Operations Technology6
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 17 completers
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration17
Fire Science/Fire-fighting0
Mechanics and Repairers 112 completers
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician7
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (other)17
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician14
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician47
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician23
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician4
Precision Production Trades 40 completers
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist31
Welding Technology/Welder9
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 68 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant16
Medical/Clinical Assistant35
Surgical Technology/Technologist0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training17
Business 8 completers
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping0
Marketing/Marketing Management8
Total1,327
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Mechanics and Repairers 0 completers
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (other)0
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician0
Precision Production Trades 0 completers
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist0
Total0

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 9,920 students have enrolled into College of Western Idaho. By gender, 4,343 male and 5,577 female students are attending the school.
There are 6,757 White (68.11%), 194 Black/African American (1.96%), 1,810 Hispanic (18.25%), 169 Asian (1.70%), and 2,772 students with other races. 91 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total9,9204,3435,577
American Indian/Native American813447
Asian1697792
Black/African American19483111
Hispanic1,8107141,096
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander281018
White6,7573,0303,727
Two More292137155
Un-Known498230268
Non-resident Alien912863

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