College of Western Idaho (CWI)
Public two-year college in Nampa, ID that costs an average of $11,193 a year after financial aid and graduates 27% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$11,193
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
27%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$46,214
PublicRural (fringe)6,459 undergraduates
Cost of CWI
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $18,246 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $3,854 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $7,790 |
| Books and supplies | $1,560 |
| Average net price after aid | $11,193 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $10,114 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,409 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,818 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,275 |
| $110,001+ | $16,803 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with CWI's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 27% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 66% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $41,048 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $46,214 |
| Rank in Idaho (earnings) | 1st of 4 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $102 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 26% |
| Students with federal loans | 12% |
Majors and programs at CWI
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (29)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 23 | $55,455 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 24 | $46,958 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 170 | $44,878 | $7,250 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 289 | $40,541 | $5,750 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $38,904 | $8,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 71 | $34,200 | $5,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 5 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 20 | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 12 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 13 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 17 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 9 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 33 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 32 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 29 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 30 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 18 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 11 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 26 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 8 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 3 | — | — |
| Marketing | 35 | — | — |
| Military Systems and Maintenance Technology | 12 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 27 | — | — |
| Science Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (54)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 92 | $73,226 | $12,875 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 35 | $60,238 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 31 | $58,429 | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 24 | $55,241 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 69 | $49,099 | $8,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 68 | $48,483 | $8,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | 44 | $45,039 | — |
| Business/Commerce | 156 | $44,277 | $7,894 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 84 | $43,674 | $8,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 79 | $40,821 | $9,750 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 309 | $37,574 | $7,193 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 126 | $30,166 | $10,750 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 31 | $28,211 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 73 | $24,021 | $9,204 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 9 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 5 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 15 | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | 28 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 14 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 18 | — | — |
| Biology | 20 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 16 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 8 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 4 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 35 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 32 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 8 | — | — |
| Construction Trades | 9 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 14 | — | — |
| Engineering | 21 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 20 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 22 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 14 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 6 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 8 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| History | 30 | — | — |
| Human Biology | 34 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 17 | — | — |
| Marketing | 22 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 10 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | 16 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 17 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 28 | — | — |
| Psychology | 82 | — | $8,000 |
| Public Health | 9 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 25 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 16 | — | — |
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Social Work | 83 | — | $9,750 |
| Sociology | 12 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 15 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Idaho
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Southern Idaho | Twin Falls | $9,371 | — | $43,774 |
| North Idaho College | Coeur d'Alene | $5,914 | — | $42,513 |
| College of Eastern Idaho | Idaho Falls | $5,384 | — | $45,387 |
About CWI
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Nampa, ID |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 6,459 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | cwi.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does CWI cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $18,246 a year (tuition and fees: $3,854 in-state, $7,790 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $11,193 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,114.
How much do CWI graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $46,214 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 1st of 4 similar colleges in Idaho.
What is CWI's graduation rate?
27% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 66% of first-year students return for a second year.