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# College of Eastern Idaho

Public community college in Idaho Falls serving 2,565 students with low tuition and transfer-focused academics.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 43.486041, -111.985519

### Summary

Public community college in Idaho Falls serving 2,565 students with low tuition and transfer-focused academics.

### Description

College of Eastern Idaho is a public two-year institution in Idaho Falls that serves the eastern Idaho region with transfer and career pathway programs. The college enrolls 2,565 students and maintains a focus on general studies and humanities coursework suitable for students planning to transfer to four-year institutions or enter the workforce directly.

In-state tuition is $3,360 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $6,720, making CEI an affordable entry point for students in the region. The total cost of attendance mirrors tuition figures, reflecting the college's lean operating model and accessibility to students of limited means.

Community colleges like CEI function as critical transfer pathways—many students complete their general education requirements here before moving to bachelor's degree programs at regional universities. This school works well for students seeking lower costs, smaller class sizes, and a deliberate transition to four-year study, as well as those pursuing short-term career credentials. For more information, visit www.cei.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 142,179
- **State**: ID
- **City**: Idaho Falls
- **Address**: 1600 S 25th E
- **Zip Code**: 83404
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: www.cei.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: City
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $3,360
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $6,720
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $3,360
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $6,720
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 2,565
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $58,994,529
- **Carnegie Classification**: Professions-focused Associate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities