College of Western Idaho

https://cwi.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,400

2024 Average Net Price

$7,784

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

11,015

23.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

30.6%

245 Graduates

About

College of Western Idaho is a higher education institution located in Canyon County, ID. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at College of Western Idaho were Liberal Arts & Sciences (156 degrees awarded), General Business (73 degrees), and General Health Services (62 degrees).

In 2024, 1,417 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of Western Idaho. 52.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (948 degrees), 3.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (272 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at College of Western Idaho is $2,400, which is $−5,760 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at College of Western Idaho is $2,400, which is $5,760 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,784.

In 2024, 29% of undergraduate students attending College of Western Idaho received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,400

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at College of Western Idaho was $2,400. The cost of tuition at College of Western Idaho is $−5,760 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of College of Western Idaho (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,784

2024 Value

7.99%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 College of Western Idaho had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,784. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of College of Western Idaho grew by 7.99%.

This chart compares the average net price of College of Western Idaho (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,149

Room and Board

$1,573

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at College of Western Idaho was of $8,149 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 21% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,573. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 0.127% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at College of Western Idaho (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

26%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

29% of undergraduate students at College of Western Idaho received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at College of Western Idaho (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

College of Western Idaho had a total enrollment of 11,015 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at College of Western Idaho is 2,591 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,424. This means that 23.5% of students enrolled at College of Western Idaho are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at College of Western Idaho, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.9% White, 18.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.24% Two or More Races, 1.93% Asian, 1.57% Black or African American, 0.735% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.327% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at College of Western Idaho in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (34.3%), followed by White Female (29.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (10.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

23.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of Western Idaho in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,015 students. The full-time enrollment at College of Western Idaho is 2,591 and the part-time enrollment is 8,424. This means that 23.5% of students enrolled at College of Western Idaho are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at College of Western Idaho (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at College of Western Idaho was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), College of Western Idaho had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at College of Western Idaho (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
7,147 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,086 enrolled students
Two or More Races
467 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College of Western Idaho is 64.9% White, 18.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.24% Two or More Races, 1.93% Asian, 1.57% Black or African American, 0.735% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.327% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 710 students (6.45%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 65 more women than men received degrees from College of Western Idaho. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at College of Western Idaho is white (948 degrees awarded). There were 3.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (272 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at College of Western Idaho is Liberal Arts & Sciences (156 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (73 degrees) and General Health Services (62 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at College of Western Idaho, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (192 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (7 degrees), and Precision Production (80 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Western Idaho are Police officers (137,112 people), Other managers (109,665 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (79,488 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (71,647 people), and Postsecondary teachers (59,704 people).

The most specialized majors at College of Western Idaho in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (192 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (7 degrees), Precision Production (80 degrees), Agriculture (34 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Western Idaho are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at College of Western Idaho are Mechanical Technologies (192 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (7 degrees), Precision Production (80 degrees), Agriculture (34 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Western Idaho are Justice, public order, & safety activities (322,055 people), Elementary & secondary schools (195,252 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (135,710 people), Legal services (77,100 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (76,088 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by College of Western Idaho.

Most Common (2024)

Automobile Mechanics Technology
49 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
33 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
22 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at College of Western Idaho was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at College of Western Idaho according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

676

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

741

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 676 degrees were awarded to men at College of Western Idaho, which is 0.912 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (741).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at College of Western Idaho by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 108 degrees were awarded to men at College of Western Idaho in Automobile Mechanics Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 103 degrees were awarded to men at College of Western Idaho in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.94 times more than the 53 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 15% of students graduating from College of Western Idaho completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
948 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
272 degrees awarded
Asian
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of Western Idaho is white (948 degrees awarded). There were 3.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (272 degrees).

3.32% of degree recipients (47 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,025 degrees awarded
White Female
941 degrees awarded
White Male
895 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of Western Idaho is white female (1,025 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (941 degrees).

Operations

College of Western Idaho has an endowment valued at nearly $3.52M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.22M (91.6%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, College of Western Idaho had a total salary expenditure of 91.5M. College of Western Idaho employs 87 Instructors, 53 Assistant professors and 22 Associate professors. Most academics at College of Western Idaho are Male Instructor (48), Female Instructor (39), and Male Assistant professor (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Western Idaho are: Office and Administrative Support, with 70 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 64 employees, and Management with 58 employees.

Endowment

$3.52M

2024 Endowment

29.2%

growth from 2023

College of Western Idaho has an endowment valued at about $3.52M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of College of Western Idaho grew 29.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.89M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at College of Western Idaho (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$41M

2024 Salaries

11.7%

growth from 2023

In 2024, College of Western Idaho paid a median of $41M in salaries, which represents 44.8% of their overall expenditure ($91.5M) and a 11.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.01% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.1% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$12.5M

Instructional Salaries

186

Number of Employees

In 2024, College of Western Idaho paid a total of $12.5M to 186 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Western Idaho were Office and Administrative Support with 70 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 64 employees, and Management with 58 employees.

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