College of Southern Idaho
Public two-year college in Twin Falls, ID that costs an average of $9,371 a year after financial aid and graduates 31% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$9,371
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
31%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$43,774
PublicSmall city3,810 undergraduates
Cost of College of Southern Idaho
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $19,290 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $3,528 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $7,008 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $6,890 |
| Books and supplies | $1,060 |
| Average net price after aid | $9,371 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $8,881 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $6,922 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $8,711 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $11,420 |
| $110,001+ | $16,053 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with College of Southern Idaho's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 31% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 100% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $39,160 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $43,774 |
| Rank in Idaho (earnings) | 3rd of 4 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $7,278 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $83 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 17% |
| Students with federal loans | 2.4% |
Majors and programs at College of Southern Idaho
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 2 | — | — |
Certificate programs (34)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 55 | $48,016 | — |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 3 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 4 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 17 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 64 | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | 10 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 1 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 8 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 44 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 23 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 46 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 40 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 21 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 16 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 17 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 1 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 2 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 42 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 35 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 4 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 36 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 19 | — | — |
| Outdoor Education | 3 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 51 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 16 | — | — |
| Woodworking | 14 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (68)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 137 | $69,055 | $10,548 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 56 | $56,789 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 41 | $50,820 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 71 | $39,248 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 50 | $34,422 | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 230 | $33,484 | $8,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 651 | $25,531 | $4,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 46 | — | — |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 16 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 35 | — | — |
| Agriculture | 7 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 10 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 4 | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | 23 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 7 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 1 | — | — |
| Biology | 22 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 6 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 13 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 31 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 14 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 17 | — | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 22 | — | — |
| Dance | 2 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 20 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 9 | — | — |
| Economics | 10 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Engineering | 19 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 5 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 41 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 20 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 25 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 9 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 4 | — | — |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 1 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 2 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 13 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| History | 14 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 4 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 30 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Library Science and Administration | 10 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 9 | — | — |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | 9 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 25 | — | — |
| Music | 5 | — | — |
| Outdoor Education | 2 | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 10 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 22 | — | — |
| Psychology | 37 | — | — |
| Social Work | 35 | — | — |
| Sociology | 8 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 86 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 25 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Woodworking | 5 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Idaho
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Idaho College | Coeur d'Alene | $5,914 | — | $42,513 |
| College of Western Idaho | Nampa | $11,193 | — | $46,214 |
| College of Eastern Idaho | Idaho Falls | $5,384 | — | $45,387 |
About College of Southern Idaho
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Twin Falls, ID |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 3,810 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 25 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | csi.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does College of Southern Idaho cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $19,290 a year (tuition and fees: $3,528 in-state, $7,008 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $9,371 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,881.
How much do College of Southern Idaho graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $43,774 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 3rd of 4 similar colleges in Idaho.
What is College of Southern Idaho's graduation rate?
31% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 100% of first-year students return for a second year.