College of Western Idaho

College of Western Idaho Overview

College of Western Idaho is a public, state school in the rural setting of Nampa, Idaho. College of Western Idaho was founded in 2007 and enrolls 9,204 undergrads and no graduate students.

Student Involvement at College of Western Idaho

Interested in music or performing?

Interested in journalism or communications? College of Western Idaho students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Planning to play sports? College of Western Idaho has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at College of Western Idaho on the Student Life page.

Is College of Western Idaho a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better idea of what College of Western Idaho offers and if the college might be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at College of Western Idaho

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook College of Western Idaho Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with College of Western Idaho directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at College of Western Idaho

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on College of Western Idaho's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at College of Western Idaho.

Based on this information, how does College of Western Idaho sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is College of Western Idaho a good school for you?

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Where is College of Western Idaho Located?

College of Western Idaho is located in the rural setting of Nampa, Idaho, less than an hour from Boise.

If you are interested in seeing College of Western Idaho for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 84 to Nampa, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Boise.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what College of Western Idaho and Nampa are like without leaving home.

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