North Idaho College
About North Idaho College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
North Idaho College teaches on the lakeshore at Coeur d'Alene and keeps dormitories. Nursing and business are its largest programs, alongside the transfer track most of its students take.
Founded
1933
Location
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Students
2,619
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
37.5%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,396
Out-of-state: $8,736
Avg Net Price
$10,575
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$40,081
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
37.5% complete their degree within three years
Retention
63.3%
Transfer Out
17%
Teaching Quality
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
45.2%
$/Student
$10.7K
Class Size
Medium
The 37.5% graduation rate is below average, but 63.3% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$3,396
In-State
$8,736
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$8,200
Books & Supplies
$2,400
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,333
After Financial Aid
$10,575
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$7,775
Receive Grants
23.9%
Take Loans
15.6%
The total cost of attendance runs about $18,333/yr, including $8,200 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $10,575.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at North Idaho College fund their education.
While in School
23.9%
Get Grants
Free money
15.6%
Take Loans
Must repay
$27,566
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$9,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$95/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $9,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends North Idaho College.
Gender
63%
Female
37%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
2,619
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
41.7%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
25.7%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 63% of the student body. 41.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Small
Campus Quick Facts
2,619
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
North Idaho College fields 6 varsity teams with 166 student athletes, about 6% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
166
6% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
51% / 49%
84
Men
82
Women
4
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of North Idaho Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$40,081
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$28K
339 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$82K
73 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$50K
34 grads
4yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
—
23 grads
Design and Applied Arts
—
21 grads
Social Work
—
19 grads
Graduates earn about $34K six years out, growing to $40K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.