College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$8,500Average net price / year
31%Graduation rate
—Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$9,720Median debt at graduation
6,459Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $3,446
- Out-of-state tuition
- $7,454
- Total cost of attendance
- $13,121
- Books & supplies
- $1,518
- Average net price
- $8,500
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $6,228
- $30–48k
- $7,227
- $48–75k
- $8,791
- $75–110k
- $10,736
- $110k+
- $12,043
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 31%
- First-year retention
- 66%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $35,528
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- —
- Median debt (graduates)
- $9,720
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 22%
- Students with federal loans
- 26%
Programs: what graduates earn
33 of 80 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 19 | $48,988 | $7,375 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 15 | $48,524 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 18 | $43,684 | $3,500 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 14 | $39,962 | $11,058 |
| Precision Metal Working | 112 | $39,310 | $7,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 158 | $36,676 | $7,898 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $31,439 | $9,224 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 10 | $60,808 | — |
| Ground Transportation | — | $34,243 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 10 | $38,089 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 38 | — | $8,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 0 | $62,726 | $8,000 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 23 | $54,831 | — |
Associate's degree
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,459
- Part-time
- 62%
- Women / men
- 58% / 42%
- White
- 61%
- Hispanic
- 22%
- Black
- 2%
- Asian
- 2%
- International
- 2%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 20:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $63,909 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 47%
- Accreditor
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Website
- cwi.edu
- Also known as
- CWI
Most popular fields
- Agriculture – 3% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 8% of degrees
- Education – 3% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 6% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 9% of degrees
- Psychology – 3% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does College of Western Idaho cost?
The average net price after grants is $8,500 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $3,446 and the full cost of attendance is $13,121.
What is the graduation rate?
31% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Nampa
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID · Private nonprofit · 1,024 students |
$29,580 | 65% | 71% | $51,719 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Nampa Nampa, ID · Private for-profit · 117 students |
$21,961 | — | 67% | $25,719 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Nampa Nampa, ID · Private for-profit · 111 students |
$19,371 | — | 90% | $18,095 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.