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North Idaho College, also known as NIC, is a comprehensive community college located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The college was established in 1933 and it enrolls more than 4,000 students. NIC offers an array of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It also provides several professional-technical, and workforce training programs. The campus is spread across 45 acres and the college operates sites throughout the northern counties. The classes are conducted through the Internet as well as a network of interactive video-based classrooms.
NIC’s athletics department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams which are nicknamed the Cardinals. The teams compete in a wide variety of sports such as basketball, cheerleading, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball, and wrestling.
North Idaho College is in Coeur d'Alene, ID. 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.
The most successful professors at North Idaho College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 4,650 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
North Idaho College makes housing available to a large share of its students.
More complete details are provided below.
North Idaho College
1000 West Garden Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814-2199
General Phone: (208) 769-3300
http://www.nic.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 173 | general studies, history, anthropology, English, sociology, foreign language and literature, political science, Native American studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 80 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, various nursing |
| Business and Management | 43 | business management, accounting technology, accounting, entrepreneurship |
| Mechanics and Repair | 43 | autobody repair, diesel mechanics, HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, motorcycle mechanic |
| Production Trades | 19 | welding, machinist |
| Education and Teaching | 19 | education, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, secondary teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | architectural drafting, drafting, mechanical drafting, electronics tech |
| Family and Social Work | 16 | social work, child development, child care provider |
| Medical Support and Technology | 13 | pharmacy tech, mental health services tech |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 12 | chef training |
| Media | 11 | communication studies, journalism |
| Construction Trades | 11 | carpentry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | computer applications programming, computer science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Engineering | 8 | engineering, environmental engineering, electrical engineering |
| Medical Administration | 7 | medical secretary, medical transcription, medical office assistant, medical billing |
| Office and Administration | 6 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and safety |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Science | 4 | biology, physical sciences, botany, bacteriology, geology, chemistry, zoology |
| Medicine | 4 | pre-veterinary, pre-med, health professions |
| Law | 3 | legal assistant, pre-law, legal secretary |
| Design | 3 | graphic design |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | forestry, environmental science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 2 | commercial art |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 1 | landscaping |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | agriculture |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for North Idaho College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 397 | 70 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 129 | 22 |
In 2007-2008, North Idaho College had a total enrollment of 4,650 students (2,848 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 25% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Idaho | 92% |
| Washington | 4% |
| Montana | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
North Idaho College offers campus housing for 202 of its 2,848 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,246 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,798 |
| Room and board | $ 5,680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,750 |
Financial Aid:
North Idaho College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 162300)
North Idaho College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $69,103 | 5 | $63,510 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $69,103 | 5 | $63,510 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 69 | $51,999 | 75 | $51,126 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 69 | $51,999 | 75 | $51,126 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 53 | 64 | 117 |
| Basketball | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| All Other Sports | 34 | 53 | 87 |
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
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Development
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
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
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Physical Sciences
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| 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 Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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