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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.

Highlights

Where the school 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 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
Associate39770
1-2 year certificate12922

Students

Student enrollment was 4,650 in 2007-2008 (2,848 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

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

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 3,246
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,798
Room and board$ 5,680
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other$ 3,750

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:

 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Camden County CollegeBlackwood, NJ14,741
2Monroe County Community CollegeMonroe, MI4,433
3Lakeland Community CollegeKirtland, OH8,934
4California State University-BakersfieldBakersfield, CA7,700
5Green River Community CollegeAuburn, WA6,919
6Yakima Valley Community CollegeYakima, WA4,354
7Josephs College of BeautyJackson, MI6,173
8Kalamazoo Valley Community CollegeKalamazoo, MI11,113
9Linn-Benton Community CollegeAlbany, OR5,290
10Barton County Community CollegeGreat Bend, KS3,900

Housing and Meals

North Idaho College provides on-campus housing for 202 of its 2,848 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

  • Agriculture

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (43 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 (2 awarded)

  • Environmental Science
  • Forestry

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (11 awarded)

  • Carpentry/Carpenter

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (12 awarded)

  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training

DESIGN (3 awarded)

  • Graphic Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (0 awarded)

  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (19 awarded)

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

ENGINEERING (8 awarded)

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

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (17 awarded)

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

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (16 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant
  • Child Development
  • Social Work

FINE ARTS (0 awarded)

  • Fine Arts and Art Studies

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (1 awarded)

  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LAW (3 awarded)

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

LIBERAL ARTS (173 awarded)

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

MATHEMATICS (2 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (43 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 (11 awarded)

  • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Journalism

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded)

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

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (13 awarded)

  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

MEDICINE (4 awarded)

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

MUSIC (5 awarded)

  • Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (80 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (2 awarded)

  • Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (19 awarded)

  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Welding Technology/Welder

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (0 awarded)

  • Philosophy

SCIENCE (4 awarded)

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (5 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (8 awarded)

  • Physical Therapy/Therapist
  • Psychology

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