College of Southern Idaho, also referred to as CSI, is a public community college which was established in 1965. The College campus is stretched out on around 300 acres of land. CSI enrolls over 7,000 students in undergraduate courses, and has around 3,000 students in non-credit courses. The College of Southern Idaho offers associate’s degrees in arts, science, and applied science, and technical certificates in more than 100 disciplines.
The sports teams of CSI are called the Golden Eagles, and the team color is gold. The College has won 10 NJCAA national championships, including titles in men's basketball and baseball, and women's volleyball. CSI also has a rodeo team which has won 3 national championships.
Twin Falls, ID is home to College Of Southern Idaho. Twin Falls is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at College Of Southern Idaho go up to the Associate's degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in office and administration and education and teaching.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
College Of Southern Idaho has 7,118 enrolled students (as of 2007). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
College Of Southern Idaho offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The College of Southern Idaho, a
comprehensive community college,
provides educational, social, and
cultural opportunities for a diverse
population of South Central Idaho.
In this rapidly changing world, CSI
encourages its students to lead enriched,
productive, and responsible lives."
More complete details are provided below.
College Of Southern Idaho
315 Falls Ave.
Twin Falls, ID 83301-1238
General Phone: (208) 733-9554
http://www.csi.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 196 | liberal arts and sciences, anthropology, sociology, history, foreign languages and literature, political science, library science, English, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 105 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support And Technology | 91 | veterinary assistant, radiation therapist, mental health services tech, dental assistant, surgical tech, medical assistant, pre-pharmacy, dental hygienist, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 73 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, teacher education and development, multilingual education, music teaching, physical education teaching |
| Office And Administration | 51 | administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 49 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 35 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Mechanics And Repair | 35 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair |
| Engineering Technician | 21 | CAD and design, water quality and recycling tech, electronics tech |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 21 | agriculture, agricultural business, food processing, aquaculture, agricultural management, farm management |
| Science | 16 | biological and biomedical sciences, chemistry, biology, physics, geology |
| Engineering | 12 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, bioengineering |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 9 | institutional food workers |
| Production Trades | 9 | welding, cabinetmaking |
| Animal Science And Care | 9 | equestrian studies |
| Media | 7 | communication studies |
| Law | 6 | pre-law |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 5 | applied horticulture |
| Hospitality | 4 | hotel management |
| Family And Social Work | 4 | child care management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | commercial art, photography |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | forestry, natural resources courses |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Medicine | 3 | health professions, pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science, computer engineering, computer science |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Medical Administration | 2 | environmental health |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Transportation | 0 | merchant marine officer |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | dietitian, occupational therapy |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of Southern Idaho in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 651 | 86 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 146 | 28 |
In 2007, College Of Southern Idaho had a total enrollment of 7,118 students (4,258 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 10% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Idaho | 90% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Utah | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
College Of Southern Idaho offers campus housing for 246 of its 4,258 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Twin Falls, Idaho for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Idaho Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,900 |
| Room and board | $ 4,630 |
| Room charge | $ 2,350 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,280 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,446 |
Financial Aid:
College Of Southern Idaho participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 161900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 77 | 83 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $70,766 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $63,005 | 3 | $55,084 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $44,789 | 4 | $43,522 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $58,056 | 10 | $51,164 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $58,385 | 19 | $57,771 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $49,464 | 5 | $47,171 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $42,716 | 26 | $42,246 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $37,632 | 23 | $35,197 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 61 | $48,853 | 73 | $44,403 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 38 | 26 | 64 |
| Basketball | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 15 | 25 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Business and Management, Other
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
Agriculture, General
Aquaculture
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Institutional Food Workers
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Physician Assistant
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of Southern Idaho Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers athletic scholarships
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