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North Idaho College
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Annual Tuition
$3,396
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
Open
Open Admission
Graduation Rate
30.9%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$40,081
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
North Idaho College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Coeur d'Alene, ID. With a competitive tuition profile of $3,396, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 30.9% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 2-Year Cost
$6,792
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
0.7 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$10,081
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$94,018
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$194,828
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 31%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at North Idaho College is $9,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
7
Burglary
2
Theft
1
Assault
4
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$3,396
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
58.9%
Success
30.9%
In-State Cost
$3,396
Age 25+ Students
25.7%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 2
Working at 6yr
2,127 students
Living In Coeur d'Alene
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$853
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,042
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,258
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Coeur d'Alene metropolitan area.