College of Eastern Idaho Photo - EITC became CEI in July of 2017.

Best Idaho Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 community colleges serving 104,324 students in Idaho (4 public colleges and 4 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Idaho is approximately $3,634 per year for in-state students and $7,627 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $3,950 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in Idaho include College of Southern Idaho.
Idaho community colleges have a diversity score of 0.55, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 36%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 23:1.

Top-Ranked Idaho Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
College of Southern Idaho
Public
315 Falls Ave.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-9554
Enrollment: 15,185 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,560 Out-state tuition: $6,840 Minority enrollment: 33%
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Private not-for-profit
525 S Center
Rexburg, ID 83460
(208) 496-1411
Enrollment: 57,874 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Acceptance rate: 97% Private-state tuition: $3,950 Minority enrollment: 39%
Carrington College-Boise
Private for-profit
1122 N. Liberty St.
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 377-8080
Enrollment: 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 96% Minority enrollment: 56%
College of Eastern Idaho
College of Eastern Idaho Photo - EITC became CEI in July of 2017.
Public
1600 S 25th E
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 535-3000
Enrollment: 3,465 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 In-state tuition: $2,496 Out-state tuition: $8,502 Minority enrollment: 32%
College of Western Idaho
Public
5500 East Opportunity Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 562-3000
Enrollment: 21,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Acceptance rate: 97% In-state tuition: $4,264 Out-state tuition: $7,200 Minority enrollment: 30%
Evans Hairstyling College-Rexburg
Private for-profit
67 Winn Dr
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-8141
Enrollment: 110 students Minority enrollment: 50%
North Idaho College
Public
1000 West Garden Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 769-3300
Enrollment: 5,470 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 In-state tuition: $3,214 Out-state tuition: $7,966 Minority enrollment: 26%
Stevens-Henager College
Private not-for-profit
1444 Entertainment Avenue
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 383-4540
Enrollment: 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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Community Colleges in Idaho (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
9050 W Overland Rd, Ste 101
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 321-8800
Enrollment: 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Private-state tuition: $12,483 Minority enrollment: 17%

Overview

This State (ID)
Total Faculty
334 staff
Number of Programs Offered
45

Student Body

Total Enrollment
4,349 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
# Full-Time Students
767 students
# Part-Time Students
3,582 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
452 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
767 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,582 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
544 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
% Asian
1%
% Hispanic
18%
% Black
2%
% White
64%
% Hawaiian
1%
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
% Unknown races
9%
Diversity Score
0.55
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
44%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.37%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,000

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$3,634
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,627
Private State Tuition Fees
$3,950
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
97%
SAT Total Avg.
1,025
SAT Reading
515
SAT Math
510
ACT Total Avg.
67
ACT Composite
23
ACT English
22
ACT Math
22

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Idaho?
There are 8 community colleges serving 104,324 students in Idaho.
How much do community colleges cost in Idaho?
The average tuition for community colleges in Idaho is approximately $3,634 per year for in-state students and $7,627 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $3,950.
What are the top-ranked community colleges in Idaho?
The top-ranked community colleges in Idaho include College of Southern Idaho.
What is the community college diversity score in Idaho?
Community colleges in Idaho have a diversity score of 0.55, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community colleges in Idaho?
Community colleges in Idaho have approximately 36% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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