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College of Eastern Idaho

College of Eastern Idaho is a public two-year community college located in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The institution offers associate degrees, workforce training, and online learning options for students seeking career skills or transfer pathways.

—ACCEPTANCE
$8,463AVG NET PRICE
—GRAD RATE
2,565STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
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Idaho Falls, IDCity: Small

THE SIGNATURE

College of Eastern Idaho Report Card

Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.

College of Eastern Idaho operates as a public two-year community college serving students in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The campus welcomes new Falcons and offers a wide array of classes to meet diverse educational needs. As the newest community college in the state, it provides flexibility for learners looking to earn degrees or gain new skills.

Academic advisors are available to assist students on their path to success. The institution supports workforce training, continuing education, and online learning options so that education is accessible anytime and anywhere. Students can also pursue GED completion and improve English and technology skills through dedicated programs.

Transfer partnerships exist with several four-year colleges and universities in Idaho. Resources are available for students transferring credits or seeking to complete a bachelor's degree at another institution. The college maintains accreditation standards recognized by multiple governing bodies to ensure quality education.

AT A GLANCE
TypeCommunityTwo years
Founded—
SettingCity: Small
Calendarsemester
Religious affiliationNone reported
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GETTING IN

Admissions

Admissions information is available through the online application process, which includes requesting official transcripts and completing program-specific testing. The college accepts transfer students who must complete twenty-five percent of required credits at CEI for certain degrees.

ACCEPTANCE RATE

Open admission

This school admits all applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent.

SAT RANGE (MID 50%)

SAT scores are not required for admission.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Not reported

No application fee.

WHAT IT COSTS

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.

Source: IPEDS 2023

IN-STATE TUITION & FEES

$4,390/yr

Out-of-state: $6,750/yr. Idaho residents pay roughly 35% less.

Net price by income band

$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+

AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID

$8,463/yr

▲ 7% since 2020-2135% receive aid

Average aid package $4,774.

IN THE CLASSROOM

Academics

The institution offers a wide array of classes to meet educational needs, including associate's degrees and certificates. Learning is designed to be flexible with fully online and hybrid options available for anyone, anytime, anywhere.

Student–faculty ratio

13:1

6-year graduation rate

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First-year retention

64%

Compared with the 89% public-university median.

Undergrad majors

0

Undergraduate majors and programs

MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY

Most popular fields of study are not reported.

CAMPUS LIFE

Campus & Housing

Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.

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On-campus beds

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Students needing off-campus housing

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Setting

City: Small

IN CONTEXT

College of Eastern Idaho vs. peer institutions

How College of Eastern Idaho compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.

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AFTER GRADUATION

Student outcomes

What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.

Source: College Scorecard 2025

Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry

$42,057

Compared with earnings for graduates of similar universities.

Working after 10 yrs

85.2%

Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.

Earning more than a high-school graduate

68.9%

68.9% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.

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