College of Western Idaho
Nampa, Idaho
College of Western Idaho is a public institution in Nampa, Idaho with 5,898 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.
In-state tuition is $3,336 compared with a Idaho nursing-school average of $9,085. The school reports a graduation rate of 26.8%, median earnings of N/A, and median federal debt of $9,720.
$3,336 is lower than the state average of $9,085.
26.8% is lower than the state average of 51.0%.
N/A is compared with the state average of $45,608.
About College of Western Idaho
| Location | Nampa, Idaho |
| Institution Type | Public |
| Highest Degree | associate |
| Website | cwi.edu |
| In-State Tuition | $3,336 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $7,344 |
| Total Enrollment | 5,898 |
| Acceptance Rate | N/A |
| Graduation Rate | 26.8% |
| Retention Rate | 63.5% |
| Median Earnings (10 yrs after) | N/A |
| Median Debt at Graduation | $9,720 |
| Est. Monthly Loan Payment | $103 |
| Pell Grant Recipients | 22.9% |
| Students Receiving Loans | 25.1% |
| Loan Default Rate | 0.0% |
| Nursing Program | Available |
Cost and Return Snapshot
Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data
Affordability Context
22.9% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 25.1% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is less common than at many institutions in the student body. The three-year loan default rate is 0.0%, which helps frame repayment risk alongside earnings and debt.
Cost and Outcomes Context
The value picture at College of Western Idaho depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is $13,344, while the reported median debt is $9,720 with an estimated monthly payment of $103. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.
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Student Demographics
The student body is largest among White students (63.8%), followed by Hispanic students (21.4%) and Asian students (2.3%).