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North Idaho College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 198
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 62%
On-time graduation rate 28%

Located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, North Idaho College 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 North Idaho College 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.

North Idaho College 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 14-to-1, North Idaho College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at North Idaho College is reported to be 28%, 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 student retention rate of 62% at North Idaho College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,960

Cost of attendance at North Idaho College 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

$8,736

Cost of attendance at North Idaho College 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, 91 of freshman students at North Idaho College received on average $3,888 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.

$3,888
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 231 39% $4,971 $1,148,298
Other Federal Grant 510 86% $2,707 $1,380,703
State Grant/Scholarships 46 8% $3,443 $158,387
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 253 43% $2,230 $564,278
Total Grant & Scholarships 541 91% $3,888 $2,103,368

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of North Idaho College 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 North Idaho College students is 28.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 28.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.8%.

28.3%

  • white 29.4% 162 students
  • unknown 10.5% 2 students
  • hispanic 25.9% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 29.6% 13 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

North Idaho College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

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

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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