The College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,118
Graduate Enrollment: 26
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Midsize (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of at least 100,000 but less than 250,000)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 56.29%
Male/Female: 52% / 48% (2017)
First generation college students: 26.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.0% (2016)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 74.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 55.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 41.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 30.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 55.9%
Black: 1.3%
Hispanic: 13.4%
Asian: 2.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 6.4%
Non-resident alien: 18.6%
Unknown race: 0.8%
Black: 1.3%
Hispanic: 13.4%
Asian: 2.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 6.4%
Non-resident alien: 18.6%
Unknown race: 0.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $45,560
In-State tuition: $33,755Out-of-State tuition: $33,755
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,158 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,200 (2022)
Average Family Income: $80,318 (2017)
Median Family Income: $63,773 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 23.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 47.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $260 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $32,881 |
| $30k-48k | $15,428 |
| $48k-75k | $19,986 |
| $75k-110k | $24,189 |
| $110k+ | $23,517 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 49%6-year graduation rate: 56%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $18,778 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 78.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 84.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 82.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 58.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 62.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $29,582 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $42,900 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 31 | $23,250 | $217 | $32,775 ($2,731) | $46,778 ($3,898) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 20 | $24,000 | $228 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics and Computer Science. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 21 | $26,000 | $276 | $28,341 ($2,362) | $42,320 ($3,527) |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology and Anthropology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 32 | $21,905 | $214 | $27,213 ($2,268) | $49,069 ($4,089) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $64,323Full time faculty: 60%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $100,736,276 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $125,768,516 (2022)