The College of Idaho
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
The College of Idaho is a private nonprofit institution located in Caldwell, Idaho with approximately 1,041 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 49% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $19,481 per year. The graduation rate is 63%, and the typical graduate earns $47,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
The College of Idaho, abbreviated C of I, is a private liberal arts college in Caldwell, Idaho. Founded in 1891 by William Judson Boone as a Presbyterian college, it is the state's oldest private liberal arts college and has an enrollment of over 1,000 students.
Founded in 1891, this small liberal arts college in Caldwell offers a genuinely affordable path — median debt at graduation is just $17,000, well below the national average — and the tight-knit campus of roughly 1,000 students suits students who want real faculty relationships over a big-university experience. The numbers tell a mixed story, though: a 64% graduation rate and 76% freshman retention suggest a meaningful share of students struggle to finish, so it's worth asking honestly whether the environment and support systems fit your situation. Worth considering if you want a liberal arts education in the Northwest without taking on crushing debt, but come with a clear academic plan.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 11% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,041 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Other Schools in Idaho
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID · Private nonprofit
Boise State University
Boise, ID · Public
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID · Public
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID · Public
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID · Public
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID · Public
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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