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College of Eastern Idaho

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Students retention rate 47%
On-time graduation rate 46%

Located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, College of Eastern Idaho is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of College of Eastern Idaho is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

College of Eastern Idaho is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, College of Eastern Idaho emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at College of Eastern Idaho is reported to be 46%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Idaho state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 43% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at College of Eastern Idaho is 47% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Idaho is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at College of Eastern Idaho do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,126

Cost of attendance at College of Eastern Idaho in 2022 for students from Idaho.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Idaho's average $7,163
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,222

Cost of attendance at College of Eastern Idaho in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Idaho's average $20,992
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 77 of freshman students at College of Eastern Idaho received on average $4,608 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,608
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 84 55% $4,693 $394,175
Other Federal Grant 109 71% $4,279 $466,400
State Grant/Scholarships 15 10% $2,799 $41,991
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 34 22% $1,041 $35,388
Total Grant & Scholarships 118 77% $4,608 $543,779

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of College of Eastern Idaho students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of College of Eastern Idaho students is 45.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.8%.

45.8%

  • African American 100.0% 2 students
  • white 45.2% 42 students
  • hispanic 47.1% 8 students

Service Offerings

College of Eastern Idaho provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

College of Eastern Idaho offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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