The College of Idaho

Idaho real estate owners are fortunate to have many universities in their backyards. One of the many is the College of Idaho. This college is located in Caldwell, Idaho, about a half hour west of Boise and Eagle, Idaho and twenty minutes north of Nampa, Idaho. It is a liberal art college, enrolling just over 1,000 students.

 History
The Wood River Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church conceived the idea for the college in 1884. It was formally opened in 1891 with 19 people registered. The first classes began in the church of downtown Caldwell but were later moved to a separate building. The campus was moved to its current location in 1910.

Student Statistics
The following information outlines the student statistical data of the College of Idaho:

·         30 percent of the student body is from out of state
·         10 percent of the student body is comprised of international students
·         The student body is represented by 25 states and 80 nations
·         The graduation rate is 72 %
·         The average the class size is 16
·         The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1
·         16 percent of the population is comprised of minority students
·         59 percemt of applicants are accepted to the college
·         The average student’s GPA is 3.6
·         The ratio of male to female students is 40 to 60
·         The graduate school rate of acceptance is 86%
·         The medical school rate of acceptance is 73%
·         The law school rate of acceptance is 87%

Majors and Minors
There are 43 majors, 37 minors, 16 collaborative programs and 20 departments offered at the College of Idaho. The most popular majors are Biology, Business, History, Political Economy, and Psychology. This wealth of degree options is attractive to local Idaho home owners.

Collaborative Programs
A number of collaborative programs are offered between the college and other higher education institutions. These programs include:

·         Agricultural engineering
·         Audiology
·         Biomedical engineering
·         Clinical lab science
·         Math computer science
·         Nursing
·         Occupational therapy
·         Pharmaceutical science
·         Physician assistant studies
·         Public health
·         Speech and language pathology

Peak Program
The College of Idaho prepares its students for productive and fulfilling lives through the Peak Program. This is achieved through an interdisciplinary core curriculum where students master four Peaks. The four Peaks include: humanities and fine arts, social sciences and history, natural sciences and mathematics, and professional studies and enhancement. All students are required to have a major one of the Peak areas and minor in the remaining three.

Athletics
Not only does this college have an amazing variety of academics available, but the Yotes offer a plethora of sports as well. The College of Idaho is ranked number 25 in the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Top-25 Poll. Their first game will be November 4th against Walla Walla with their second the next day against Carroll. Women's basketball will begin the same weekend against Menlo. Check out the College of Idaho's Athletics Page to see more details on game times and scores.

No matter what the local Idaho homeowner’s chosen career path, they are sure to find amazing options at The College of Idaho.