Guide To Idaho Colleges & Universities
Looking 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.
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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.
UG Enrollment
3,855
Part Time: 2,390
Full Time: 1,465
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,673
Associate: 65
Bachelor's: 1,001
Master's: 599
Doctoral: 8
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
99%
Online Degrees1,65518
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
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.
Franklin University
Student Age:
Adult
Online:
Mostly
2020 Tuition
$9,577
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs 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 most 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.
UG Enrollment
3,855
Part Time: 2,390
Full Time: 1,465
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
1,673
Associate: 65
Bachelor's: 1,001
Master's: 599
Doctoral: 8
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
99%
Online Degrees1,65518
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Stevens-Henager College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$14,585
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
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.
UG Enrollment
180
Part Time: 0
Full Time: 180
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
36
Associate: 27
Bachelor's: 9
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees036
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Boise Bible College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$12,920
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
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.
UG Enrollment
94
Part Time: 20
Full Time: 74
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
21
Associate: 9
Bachelor's: 12
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees021
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
The College of Idaho
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$31,755
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
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.
UG Enrollment
1,072
Part Time: 21
Full Time: 1,051
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
217
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 211
Master's: 6
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees0217
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
New Saint Andrews College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$13,150
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
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.
UG Enrollment
153
Part Time: 17
Full Time: 136
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
37
Associate: 4
Bachelor's: 30
Master's: 3
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees037
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Stevens-Henager College
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
None
2020 Tuition
$14,585
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
No
Non-Profit
Yes
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.
UG Enrollment
64
Part Time: 0
Full Time: 64
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
25
Associate: 17
Bachelor's: 8
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Online Degrees025
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$4,208
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
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.
UG Enrollment
38,672
Part Time: 20,229
Full Time: 18,443
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
7,684
Associate: 1,735
Bachelor's: 5,949
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
61%
Online Degrees4,7002,984
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Northwest Nazarene University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$31,050
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
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.
UG Enrollment
1,195
Part Time: 134
Full Time: 1,061
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
538
Associate: 4
Bachelor's: 322
Master's: 195
Doctoral: 17
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
54%
Online Degrees293245
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
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.
College of Southern Idaho
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$3,360
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
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.
UG Enrollment
3,455
Part Time: 1,683
Full Time: 1,772
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
947
Associate: 947
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
60%
Online Degrees566381
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Lewis-Clark State College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$6,982
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
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.
UG Enrollment
2,677
Part Time: 603
Full Time: 2,074
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
870
Associate: 365
Bachelor's: 505
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
66%
Online Degrees576294
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
University of Idaho
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$8,304
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
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.
UG Enrollment
7,227
Part Time: 509
Full Time: 6,718
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
2,596
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 1,881
Master's: 550
Doctoral: 165
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
21%
Online Degrees5392,057
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Boise State University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$8,068
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
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.
UG Enrollment
16,896
Part Time: 3,861
Full Time: 13,035
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
5,327
Associate: 124
Bachelor's: 4,124
Master's: 1,026
Doctoral: 53
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
34%
Online Degrees1,8163,511
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Idaho State University
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$7,872
School Type
4-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
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.
UG Enrollment
7,267
Part Time: 1,392
Full Time: 5,875
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
2,273
Associate: 432
Bachelor's: 1,214
Master's: 464
Doctoral: 163
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
18%
Online Degrees4171,856
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
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 shown reflects in-state rates.
College of Eastern Idaho
Student Age:
Mixed
Online:
Minimal
2020 Tuition
$3,126
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
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.
UG Enrollment
1,199
Part Time: 652
Full Time: 547
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
166
Associate: 166
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
26%
Online Degrees43123
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
College of Western Idaho
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$3,336
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
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.
UG Enrollment
6,691
Part Time: 3,812
Full Time: 2,879
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
953
Associate: 953
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
38%
Online Degrees366587
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
North Idaho College
Student Age:
Traditional
Online:
Some
2020 Tuition
$3,396
School Type
2-Year
Accredited
Yes
Non-Profit
Yes
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.
UG Enrollment
3,310
Part Time: 1,623
Full Time: 1,687
2019 enrollment data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Completions By Degree
652
Associate: 652
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
2020 completion data sourced from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Est. Online Degree Availability
44%
Online Degrees289363
Estimate derived from 2020 completion and distance learning data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Idaho Job Market & Opportunities
What happens after you earn your college degree in Idaho? What's the Idaho job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.
In 2021, there were about 788,326 jobs in Idaho. From 2020-2021, job growth in Idaho was above the national average, at 1.9%. There were 99,359 job openings in the state. In terms of earnings, workers in Idaho do worse than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $16.35.
# of Jobs (2021)
788,326
% of Change (20-21)
+1.9%
National Avg: +0.8%
Median Earnings
$16.35/hr
National Avg: $16.88/hr
Annual Openings
99,359