College of Western Idaho 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.
School Highlights
College of Western Idaho serves 11,015 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is same as the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 39%.
Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 11,015 students
In-state tuition: $4,264
Out-state tuition: $7,200
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
Minority enrollment: 31%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 304 teachers has declined by 59% over five years.
College of Western Idaho
(ID) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
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The student population of College of Western Idaho has declined by 47% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The College of Western Idaho diversity score of 0.49 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,264 is more than the state average of $3,634. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,200 is less than the state average of $7,627. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does College of Western Idaho cost?
College of Western Idaho's tuition is approximately $4,264 for In-State students and $7,200 for Out-State students.
What schools are College of Western Idaho often compared to?
College of Western Idahois often viewed alongside schools like College of Southern Idaho by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of College of Western Idaho?
The acceptance rate of College of Western Idaho is 97%, which is higher than the state average of 96%.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to College of Western Idaho is Stevens-Henager College (11.6 miles away)
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