College of Western Idaho

https://cwi.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,400

2021 Average Net Price

$8,817

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.9%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

20,806

24.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

24.7%

376 Graduates

About

College of Western Idaho is a higher education institution located in Canyon County, ID. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at College of Western Idaho were General Studies (831 degrees awarded), Automobile Mechanics Technology (39 degrees), and Medical Assistant (32 degrees).

In 2021, 2,384 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of Western Idaho. 53% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,648 degrees), 4.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (410 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at College of Western Idaho is $2,400, which is $−5,568 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at College of Western Idaho is $2,400, which is $−5,568 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,817.

In 2021, 58% of undergraduate students attending College of Western Idaho received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,400

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at College of Western Idaho was $2,400. The cost of tuition at College of Western Idaho is $−5,568 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of College of Western Idaho (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,817

2021 Value

23%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 College of Western Idaho had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,817. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of College of Western Idaho grew by 23%.

This chart compares the average net price of College of Western Idaho (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,376

Room and Board

$1,538

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at College of Western Idaho was of $6,376 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 12.1% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,538. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.13% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at College of Western Idaho (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at College of Western Idaho received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 34.9% with respect to 2020, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at College of Western Idaho (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.9%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at College of Western Idaho was 1.9%, which represents 34 out of the 1794 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

College of Western Idaho had a total enrollment of 20,806 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at College of Western Idaho is 5,180 students and the part-time enrollment is 15,626. This means that 24.9% of students enrolled at College of Western Idaho are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at College of Western Idaho, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.1% White, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.78% Two or More Races, 2.11% Asian, 1.92% Black or African American, 0.769% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.221% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at College of Western Idaho in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (35.2%), followed by White Female (34.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.69%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

24.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of Western Idaho in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 20,806 students. The full-time enrollment at College of Western Idaho is 5,180 and the part-time enrollment is 15,626. This means that 24.9% of students enrolled at College of Western Idaho are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at College of Western Idaho (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at College of Western Idaho was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), College of Western Idaho had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at College of Western Idaho (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
14,376 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,720 enrolled students
Two or More Races
578 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College of Western Idaho is 69.1% White, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.78% Two or More Races, 2.11% Asian, 1.92% Black or African American, 0.769% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.221% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 876 students (4.21%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 144 more women than men received degrees from College of Western Idaho. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at College of Western Idaho is white (1,648 degrees awarded). There were 4.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (410 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at College of Western Idaho is General Studies (831 degrees awarded), followed by Automobile Mechanics Technology (39 degrees) and Medical Assistant (32 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at College of Western Idaho, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (268 degrees awarded), Precision Production (133 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (976 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Western Idaho are Software developers (507,888 people), Other managers (143,034 people), Computer occupations, all other (121,237 people), Computer & information systems managers (113,114 people), and Computer programmers (102,993 people).

The most specialized majors at College of Western Idaho in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (268 degrees awarded), Precision Production (133 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (976 degrees), Science Technologies (10 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (82 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Western Idaho are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at College of Western Idaho are Mechanical Technologies (268 degrees awarded), Precision Production (133 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (976 degrees), Science Technologies (10 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (82 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Western Idaho are Computer Systems Design (567,032 people), Elementary & secondary schools (165,974 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (113,278 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (86,436 people), and Insurance carriers (82,067 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by College of Western Idaho.

Most Common (2020)

General Studies
944 degree-majors awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
48 degree-majors awarded
CAD/CADD Drafting & Design Technology
35 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at College of Western Idaho was General Studies with 944 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at College of Western Idaho according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,120

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,264

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,120 degrees were awarded to men at College of Western Idaho, which is 0.886 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,264).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at College of Western Idaho by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 276 degrees were awarded to men at College of Western Idaho in General Studies, which is 0.497 times less than the 555 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 555 degrees were awarded to men at College of Western Idaho in General Studies, which is 2.01 times more than the 276 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

23%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 13% of students graduating from College of Western Idaho completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at College of Western Idaho is Male and Black or African American (60% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.13% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,648 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
410 degrees awarded
Asian
84 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of Western Idaho is white (1,648 degrees awarded). There were 4.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (410 degrees).

3.94% of degree recipients (94 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
873 degrees awarded
White Male
775 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
220 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of Western Idaho is white female (873 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (775 degrees).

Operations

College of Western Idaho has an endowment valued at nearly $2.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −NaNk (−3.04%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, College of Western Idaho had a total salary expenditure of 74.7M. College of Western Idaho employs 158 Instructors, 86 Assistant professors and 62 Associate professors. Most academics at College of Western Idaho are Male Instructor (94), Female Instructor (64), and Male Assistant professor (48).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Western Idaho are: Management, with 152 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 128 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 112 employees.

Endowment

$2.7M

2021 Endowment

29.6%

growth from 2020

College of Western Idaho has an endowment valued at about $2.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of College of Western Idaho grew 29.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.6M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at College of Western Idaho (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$32.3M

2021 Salaries

4.92%

growth from 2020

In 2021, College of Western Idaho paid a median of $32.3M in salaries, which represents 43.3% of their overall expenditure ($74.7M) and a 4.92% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18.7M

Instructional Salaries

330

Number of Employees

In 2021, College of Western Idaho paid a total of $18.7M to 330 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.2M (62.3%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

158 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

152 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at College of Western Idaho were Instructor with 158 employees, Assistant professor with 86 employees, and Associate professor with 62 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Western Idaho were Management with 152 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 128 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 112 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at College of Western Idaho was Male Instructor with 94 employees, Female Instructor with 64 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 48 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at College of Western Idaho.