by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how North Idaho College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
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.
North Idaho College was awarded 68 badges in the 2026 rankings.
College Factual ranked NIC as #1,915 out of 3,449 colleges and universities in the country on its 2026 Best Colleges list.
NIC also holds the #11 spot on the Best Colleges in Idaho ranking.
The student to faculty ratio at North Idaho College is about average at 15 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at North Idaho College is 40%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At North Idaho College this rate is 59%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
When it comes to finishing their studies on time, those seeking a bachelor’s degree from NIC have a four-year graduation rate of 36%. This is comparable to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at North Idaho College.
In the current academic year, there are 2,488 undergraduates at NIC.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at North Idaho College.
The typical net cost at NIC is $16,772. 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.### Net Price by Income Group for NIC
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $9,393 | $12,227 | $14,407 | $15,521 |
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 NIC, 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 NIC, approximately 16% of students took out student loans averaging $4,542 a year. That adds up to $18,168 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 North Idaho College.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from North Idaho College make around $40,081 per year during the early years of their employment. This is about 19% less than the average pay for college graduates overall. However, graduates with your major may make more.
See which majors at North Idaho College make the most money.
North Idaho College is an public institution situated in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of North Idaho College.
Get in touch with North Idaho College can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1000 West Garden Avenue, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814-2199 |
| Phone: | 2087693300 |
| Website: | www.nic.edu/ |
In the latest year of available data, students from 30 majors graduated from North Idaho College. 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 | 1,420 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 790 | $23,501 |
| Nursing | 79 | NA |
| Business Support & Assistance | 64 | NA |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 57 | $34,142 |
| Business Administration & Management | 37 | NA |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 35 | NA |
| Business & Commerce | 33 | NA |
| Precision Metal Working | 31 | $41,039 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 23 | NA |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
3,043 students took at least one online class at North Idaho College.
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.
References
More about our data sources and methodologies.