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Guide To Idaho Colleges & Universities
Searching for the college or university in Idaho that's right for you? Start your search here.
Browse through the list of Idaho cities and towns below to view schools in your specific area. Or, see the list of all Idaho colleges and universities sorted by private 4-year schools, public 4-year schools, and 2-year community colleges.
You'll find detailed information about each college and university, including student type, program completions and online availability.
Idaho's Colleges by the Numbers
Degrees in Idaho have been growing at institutions over the past 5 years. In 2020, students completed 22,342 degree programs that were offered by Idaho's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 16% from completions reported in 2016.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2020
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and regionally-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,855
Completions By Degree
1,673
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities in Idaho
Of the 16 schools in Idaho, 8 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 45,285 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2020, a total of 10,231 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities , including 6,648 that were offered online.
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in in Idaho. Franklin University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2020, 1,001 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 65 associate degrees, 599 master's degrees, and 8 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,855
Completions By Degree
1,673
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Stevens-Henager College is a non-accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Stevens-Henager College. In 2020, 17 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 8 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
64
Completions By Degree
25
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northwest Nazarene University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Northwest Nazarene University. In 2020, 322 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 4 associate degrees, 195 master's degrees, and 17 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,195
Completions By Degree
538
Est. Online Degree Availability
54%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Stevens-Henager College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Stevens-Henager College. In 2020, 27 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 9 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
180
Completions By Degree
36
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Brigham Young University-Idaho is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Brigham Young University-Idaho. In 2020, 5,949 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1,735 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
38,672
Completions By Degree
7,684
Est. Online Degree Availability
61%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
New Saint Andrews College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at New Saint Andrews College. In 2020, 30 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 4 associate degrees, 3 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
153
Completions By Degree
37
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
The College of Idaho is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at The College of Idaho. In 2020, 211 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 6 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,072
Completions By Degree
217
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Boise Bible College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Boise Bible College. In 2020, 12 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 9 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
94
Completions By Degree
21
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Public Colleges & Universities in Idaho
There are 5 four-year public colleges located in Idaho . About 37,522 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 12,013 degrees were completed at public colleges in Idaho. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
College of Southern Idaho is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at College of Southern Idaho. In 2020, 947 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,455
Completions By Degree
947
Est. Online Degree Availability
60%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Idaho is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Idaho. In 2020, 1,881 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 550 master's degrees, and 165 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,227
Completions By Degree
2,596
Est. Online Degree Availability
21%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Idaho State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Idaho State University. In 2020, 1,214 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 432 associate degrees, 464 master's degrees, and 163 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,267
Completions By Degree
2,273
Est. Online Degree Availability
18%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Lewis-Clark State College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Lewis-Clark State College. In 2020, 505 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 365 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,677
Completions By Degree
870
Est. Online Degree Availability
66%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Boise State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Boise State University. In 2020, 4,124 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 124 associate degrees, 1,026 master's degrees, and 53 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
16,896
Completions By Degree
5,327
Est. Online Degree Availability
34%
Completions by Program
Community Colleges in Idaho
There are 3 community colleges in Idaho where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2020, about 11,200 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Idaho, and about 1,771 associate degrees were completed.
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
College of Western Idaho is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,691
Completions By Degree
953
Est. Online Degree Availability
38%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
North Idaho College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,310
Completions By Degree
652
Est. Online Degree Availability
44%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
College of Eastern Idaho is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,199
Completions By Degree
166
Est. Online Degree Availability
26%
Completions by Program
Affordable Colleges in Idaho
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree in Idaho, or which Idaho schools have the most affordable options? According to undergraduate tuition data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the average tuition at Idaho's 4-year nonprofit schools is $12,801. The average tuition at 4-year for-profit schools in Idaho is N/A, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is $3,286.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges in Idaho
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a college degree from an accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university in Idaho is accredited? View a list of accredited colleges and universities in Idaho here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- Boise Bible College
- Boise State University
- Brigham Young University-Idaho
- College of Southern Idaho
- Idaho State University
- Lewis-Clark State College
- New Saint Andrews College
- Northwest Nazarene University
- Stevens-Henager College
- The College of Idaho
- University of Idaho
- Franklin University
- College of Western Idaho
- North Idaho College
- College of Eastern Idaho