Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at College of Eastern Idaho, we project that on average students will pay $9,723, while the advertised price of attendance is $21,481. That’s a difference of $11,758.
| Year | Net in-state price at College of Eastern Idaho | In-state sticker price at College of Eastern Idaho | Out-of-state sticker price at College of Eastern Idaho |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $9,723 | $21,481 | $23,187 |
| 24-25 | $9,581 | $21,167 | $23,202 |
| 23-24 | $9,441 | $20,858 | $23,218 |
| 22-23 | $8,463 | $18,698 | $21,058 |
| 21-22 | $8,825 | $17,803 | $19,899 |
| 20-21 | $7,886 | $17,803 | $19,899 |
| 19-20 | $7,079 | $17,802 | $19,898 |
| 18-19 | $9,434 | $17,789 | $19,885 |
| 17-18 | $11,261 | $18,601 | $25,163 |
| 16-17 | $14,110 | $24,235 | $30,637 |
| 15-16 | $7,824 | $19,382 | $25,598 |
| 14-15 | $11,690 | $18,090 | $24,096 |
| 13-14 | $8,811 | $17,741 | $23,391 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At College of Eastern Idaho this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $14,844, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $6,754. That's a difference of $8,090.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at College of Eastern Idaho |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $6,754 |
| $30K-$48K | $8,056 |
| $48K-$75K | $9,153 |
| $75K-$110K | $13,624 |
| >$110K | $14,844 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At College of Eastern Idaho, over the last five years 46% of students earned their associate’s degree within four years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at College of Eastern Idaho.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at College of Eastern Idaho | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 50% | 24% |
| Asian | 50% | 38% |
| Black | 75% | 26% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 34% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 75% | 21% |
| White | 46% | 41% |
| Multiple races | 50% | 29% |
| Unknown race | 33% | 29% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at College of Eastern Idaho, about 59% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. College of Eastern Idaho has 3,465 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 2-year schools.
About 59% of students are female.
And about 68% of students are white.