by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege of Western Idaho is a public institution in Nampa, Idaho enrolling 6,459 undergraduates. It has an on-time graduation rate of 31%, near the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #2,024 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 39%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
College of Western Idaho ranks #2,024 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 39%.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
College of Western Idaho was awarded 81 badges in the 2027 rankings.
CWI is ranked #2,024 out of 5,159 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges list.
Within the state, CWI holds the #11 spot on the Best Colleges in Idaho ranking.
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The student to faculty ratio at College of Western Idaho is 20 to 1, which is high when compared to the national average of 15 to 1. This may indicate that some of your classes will be larger in size than they would be at other schools. However, upper level classes will probably be smaller.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at College of Western Idaho is 47%. This is comparable to the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at College of Western Idaho is 66%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
When it comes to finishing their studies on time, those seeking a bachelor’s degree from CWI have a four-year graduation rate of 31%. This is comparable to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at College of Western Idaho.
During the most recent academic year, there were 6,459 undergraduates at CWI.
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The typical net cost at CWI is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6,228 | $7,227 | $8,791 | $10,736 | $12,043 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of CWI, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At CWI, approximately 26% of students took out student loans averaging $3,550 a year. That adds up to $14,200 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 17.8%. This is significantly higher than the national default rate of 10.1%, which means you could have trouble paying back your student loans if you take any out. Get more details about paying for College of Western Idaho.
College of Western Idaho is an public institution located in Nampa, Idaho. The rural area surrounding the school is great for students who prefer living in a country setting. Get more details about the location of College of Western Idaho.
Contact information for College of Western Idaho are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 5500 East Opportunity Drive, Nampa, ID 83687 |
| Phone: | 2085623000 |
| Website: | cwidaho.cc/ |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 29 majors graduated from College of Western Idaho. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,588 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 147 | $27,706 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 129 | $31,871 |
| Precision Metal Working | 124 | $36,899 |
| Business & Commerce | 90 | $35,727 |
| Electronics Engineering | 83 | $51,578 |
| Information Technology | 69 | $38,470 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 66 | NA |
| Allied Health Services | 65 | $29,169 |
| Nursing | 53 | $63,319 |
5,064 students took at least one online class at College of Western Idaho.
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
Learn more about online learning at College of Western Idaho.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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