Campus & Student Life at College of Western Idaho

Home to about 10,200 undergraduates in 2020, College of Western Idaho is a large, public college located in Nampa, Idaho. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by College of Western Idaho can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our College of Western Idaho Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

College of Western Idaho Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit College of Western Idaho Disability Services.

College of Western Idaho for the Military

While not a "service academy", College of Western Idaho does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our College of Western Idaho for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at College of Western Idaho

College of Western Idaho does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at College of Western Idaho

College of Western Idaho has a comparatively large, student body. There were 10,200 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,895 (28.4%). Part-time attendance was 7,305 (71.6%).

College of Western Idaho is Ranked #1,536 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, College of Western Idaho is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank College of Western Idaho #1536 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at College of Western Idaho by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the College of Western Idaho Diversity Guide.

College of Western Idaho Athletics

We wanted to tell you about student athletes at College of Western Idaho, but that information was not available.

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to College of Western Idaho Athletics