North Idaho College Idaho

Public two-year college in Idaho serving 3,979 students with low tuition and transfer-focused liberal arts programs.

College statistics

Address:
1000 West Garden Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID
83814
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
https://www.nic.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$2,436
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$7,776
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$10,636
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$15,976
Room and Board:
$8,200
Total Student Enrollment:
3,979
Endowment (End of Year):
$110,853,357
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

North Idaho College is a public two-year institution in Coeur d'Alene that serves the northern Idaho region with accessible, transfer-oriented education. The college enrolls approximately 3,979 students pursuing coursework in liberal arts and sciences, with a mission centered on providing pathways to four-year degrees.

In-state tuition runs $2,436 annually, while out-of-state students pay $7,776. The total cost of attendance for in-state students, including room and board, is $10,636; for out-of-state students, $15,976. At this enrollment size and price point, NIC serves working students, recent high school graduates, and transfer seekers from throughout the region.

Community college graduation rates are typically lower than four-year institutions due to the two-year timeline and transfer model; students should ask NIC directly about completion rates for their intended program and about support services. This college works best for students planning to transfer to a university, those seeking affordable foundational coursework, and working adults in north-central Idaho. More information is available at nic.edu.