North Idaho College

North Idaho College, also known as NIC, is a two-year, comprehensive community college located in the scenic Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States. It was originally established as Coeur d’Alene Junior College in the year 1933. NIC’s campus is spread over 45 acres. It offers Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees in various college transfer programs. It also offers Associate of Applied Science degrees and Technical Certificates in its professional programs.

NIC’s students participate actively in intramural sports such as basketball, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball, and wrestling. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Cardinals. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations based on their varied interests. The student body at NIC includes an impressive number of international students.

Campus Location

1000 West Garden Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814-2199
USA
Main Tel: (208) 769-3300
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

North Idaho College Highlights

Where North Idaho College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Large number of programs of study offered.
Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Number of dorm rooms for students.
Large number of students.
Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Campus housing available
Distance learning available
Part-time classes available
Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	447	68
1-2 year certificate	134	21

Students

The student enrollment at North Idaho College was 4,650 in 2007 (3,227 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 3,110
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 6,662
Room and board	$ 5,740
Books and supplies	$ 770
Other	$ 1,256

Financial Aid: North Idaho College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to North Idaho College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Camden County College	Blackwood, NJ	14,741
Monroe County Community College	Monroe, MI	4,433
Lakeland Community College	Kirtland, OH	8,934
California State University-Bakersfield	Bakersfield, CA	7,700
Green River Community College	Auburn, WA	6,919
Yakima Valley Community College	Yakima, WA	4,354
Jackson Community College	Jackson, MI	6,173
Kalamazoo Valley Community College	Kalamazoo, MI	11,113
Linn-Benton Community College	Albany, OR	5,290
Barton County Community College	Great Bend, KS	3,900

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		92
Without tenure; working toward tenure		26
Without tenure; tenure not available		8

Housing and Meals

North Idaho College provides on-campus housing for 202 of its 3,227 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

Agriculture

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (44 awarded)

Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (9 awarded)

Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Science

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3 awarded)

Environmental Science
Forestry

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (14 awarded)

Carpentry/Carpenter

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (18 awarded)

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

DESIGN (7 awarded)

Graphic Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (0 awarded)

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (31 awarded)

Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING (6 awarded)

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (9 awarded)

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (20 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Development
Social Work

FINE ARTS (0 awarded)

Fine Arts and Art Studies

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (5 awarded)

Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LAW (3 awarded)

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies

LIBERAL ARTS (186 awarded)

American Indian/Native American Studies
Anthropology
English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures
General Studies
History
Political Science and Government
Sociology

MATHEMATICS (0 awarded)

Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (47 awarded)

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 (7 awarded)

Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded)

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (10 awarded)

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

MEDICINE (5 awarded)

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies

MUSIC (4 awarded)

Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (92 awarded)

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (5 awarded)

Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (10 awarded)

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (1 awarded)

Philosophy

SCIENCE (5 awarded)

Biology/Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Geology/Earth Science
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Physical Sciences
Zoology/Animal Biology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (12 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (13 awarded)

Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology