Academics at College of Western Idaho

All About Academics

Heres a high-level look at academic life at College of Western Idaho, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at College of Western Idaho:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

The student-to-faculty ratio at College of Western Idaho is 19 to 1, higher than the national average of 15 to 1, so some classes may be larger than at other schools. 43% of the instructors at College of Western Idaho are employed full time, near the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition report.

Most Popular Majors

Students at College of Western Idaho can choose from 51 majors with reported graduates spanning 27 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at College of Western Idaho are shown below:

The most popular majors at College of Western Idaho, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

Additional Questions to Ask

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at College of Western Idaho:

• Need flexibility? Check whether College of Western Idaho offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 5,064 undergraduates study at least partly online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (66% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of College of Western Idaho.

Dig Deeper into Academics into College of Western Idaho

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at College of Western Idaho — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty Composition at College of Western Idaho — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation & Retention at College of Western Idaho — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at College of Western Idaho — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation Detail at College of Western Idaho — accreditation status and accrediting bodies