North Idaho College is in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Coeur d'Alene is a small city. The school is a public institution. North Idaho College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out North Idaho College, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 4,099 students study at North Idaho College (in 2005).
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students.
More complete details are provided below.
North Idaho College
1000 W Garden Avenue
Coeur D'alene, ID 83814-2199
General Phone: (208) 769-3300
Admissions Phone: (208) 769-3311
Financial Aid Phone: (208) 769-3368
http://www.nic.edu
North Idaho College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 166 | general studies, English, anthropology, foreign language and literature, political science, sociology, history |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 102 | registered nursing, various nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Education And Teaching | 52 | education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching |
| Mechanics And Repair | 44 | industrial mechanics, diesel mechanics, HVAC, automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Business And Management | 35 | business management, accounting technology, accounting, entrepreneurship |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 32 | computer applications programming, computer science |
| Engineering Technician | 23 | drafting, electronics tech |
| Family And Social Work | 19 | social work, child care provider |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 12 | chef training |
| Medical Adminstration | 12 | medical secretary |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 11 | mental health services tech, pharmacy tech |
| Medicine | 11 | pre-med, health professions, pre-veterinary |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 9 | biology, physical sciences, bacteriology, geology, chemistry, zoology |
| Production Trades | 9 | machinist, welding |
| Law | 8 | legal assistant, legal secretary, pre-law |
| Construction Trades | 7 | carpentry |
| Office And Administration | 6 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Media | 6 | journalism, communication studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | forestry, environmental science |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering, environmental engineering |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | commercial art |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | agriculture |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for North Idaho College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 478 | 60 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 124 | 17 |
In 2005, North Idaho College had a total enrollment of 4,099 students (3,032 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 24% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Idaho | 87% |
| Washington | 4% |
| Montana | 4% |
| California | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
North Idaho College offers campus housing for 202 of its 3,032 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Coeur d'Alene, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (208) 769-3311
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,918 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,430 |
| Room and board | $ 5,300 |
| Room charge | $ 3,270 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,826 |
Financial Aid:
North Idaho College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 162300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (208) 769-3368
North Idaho College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 48 | 49 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $65,208 | 3 | $54,787 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $63,177 | 4 | $54,198 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 64 | $46,243 | 75 | $42,308 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $47,686 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 65 | $46,033 | 80 | $42,644 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46 | 61 | 107 |
| Basketball | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 48 | 77 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Forestry, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, 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
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Physical Sciences
Zoology/Animal Biology
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 North Idaho College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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