College of Idaho, Caldwell

What College of Idaho, Caldwell does

The College of Idaho is a private, nonprofit liberal arts institution founded in 1891 and headquartered at 2112 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, Idaho. It delivers a 4-day-week undergraduate curriculum organized around a Coyote Core general education program with 30+ majors spanning the natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, and pre-professional tracks, plus four named career sectors: Health & Scientific Research, Law/Policy/Public Sector, Creative Sector, and Business & Technology. Total FTE enrollment is 1,085 (1,036 undergraduate, 49 graduate), with a student body representing 65 countries and 23 U.S. states. Graduate offerings include the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc, $18,000-$25,050), Master of Education ($16,800), Master of Applied Public Policy ($29,880), and Master of Organizational Leadership ($21,600), largely delivered online with rolling admissions. A joint Master of Physician Assistant Studies is offered in partnership with Idaho State University. A 3+1 dual-degree pathway compresses a bachelor's plus master's into four years.

Revenue is tuition-driven and recurring, with pricing across undergraduate enrollment (with 99% of students receiving merit or need-based scholarships), room-and-board subscriptions ranging from $4,332 to $8,234 for housing and $710 to $7,371 for meal plans, plus graduate tuition and per-block technology fees of $50-$100. Ancillary revenue includes a non-refundable $300 enrollment deposit. Distribution occurs through a regional-counselor-driven admissions model covering named territories across the U.S. and international markets, supported by community college articulation agreements, virtual tours, campus visits, social channels (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Flickr), and earned media via U.S. News, Kiplinger, Fisk's, and Princeton Review rankings. In September 2025 the College launched a $150 million 'Changing the Story' capital campaign alongside a Co-Presidents leadership model and active expansion of graduate programming and territorial admissions coverage.

Name

College of Idaho, Caldwell

Legal name

The College of Idaho

Website

https://collegeofidaho.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The College of Idaho is a private liberal arts college founded in 1891 in Caldwell, Idaho, serving approximately 1,085 FTE students through an interdisciplinary Coyote Core undergraduate curriculum, online graduate degrees, and a 3+1 dual-degree pathway enabling a bachelor's plus master's in four years.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Secular/Nonsectarian Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAG)

Keywords

• Liberal arts education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Higher education
• Professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Caldwell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition and Fees: Revenue from tuition and fees for undergraduate degree programs. The institution offers merit and need-based scholarships with 99% of students receiving scholarships.
2. Room and Board: Housing and meal plan revenue from students living on campus. Multiple housing options ranging from $4,332 to $8,234 per year, with meal plans from $1,843 to $7,371 per year.
3. Graduate Program Tuition: Tuition revenue from graduate programs including Doctor of Medical Science ($18,000-$25,050), Master of Education ($16,800), Master of Applied Public Policy ($29,880), and Master of Organizational Leadership ($21,600).
4. Enrollment Deposits: Non-refundable enrollment deposit of $300 required to secure a place in the incoming class.
5. Graduate Program Fees: Technology fees for graduate programs: $50 per 10-week block for DMSc, $60 per term for M.Ed., $75 per 10-week block for MAPP, $100 per term for MAOL.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The College of Idaho provides private higher education through interdisciplinary liberal arts undergraduate programs (30+ majors including Biology, Business Administration, Computer Science-Mathematics, Education, Psychology, Political Economy) anchored by the Coyote Core general education curriculum, plus graduate degrees such as Doctor of Medical Science, Master of Education, Master of Applied Public Policy, Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, and a partnered Master of Physician Assistant Studies. The institution features a distinctive 4-day academic week and a 3+1 Dual Degree Program allowing students to complete both a bachelor's and master's degree in four years. Residential services include multiple housing tiers and meal plans.

Product overview

The College of Idaho offers a comprehensive higher education portfolio centered on its interdisciplinary liberal arts undergraduate curriculum (Coyote Core) with over 30 major options, supplemented by graduate programs including the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc), Master of Education, Master of Applied Public Policy, Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, and a partnership-based Master of Physician Assistant Studies with Idaho State University. The institution also provides an accelerated 3+1 Dual Degree Program enabling students to earn bachelor's and master's degrees simultaneously. Programs span career sectors including Health & Scientific Research, Law & Public Policy, Creative Industries, and Business & Technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs (Liberal Arts) Comprehensive liberal arts undergraduate curriculum with over 30 majors and the Coyote Core general education program, delivered through a distinctive 4-day academic week schedule, for traditional and transfer students seeking bachelor's degrees.
• Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) Post-professional doctorate program for physician assistants with tracks in Health System Leadership, Lifestyle Medicine, and Clinical Leadership, offering 9, 12, or 18-month completion tracks totaling 36 credit hours.
• Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership 32-credit graduate program in educational leadership that can be completed in 16 months over five terms, preparing educators for leadership roles in K-12 schools.
• Master of Applied Public Policy (MAPP) 36-credit graduate program consisting of six 10-week blocks that can be completed in 18 months, focused on applied public policy analysis and governance.
• Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) Accelerated online 36-credit program that can be completed in 12 months over three terms, designed for emerging leaders seeking organizational advancement.
• Master of Physician Assistant Studies Professional master's degree offered in partnership with Idaho State University, preparing students for physician assistant certification, with admission handled by The College of Idaho and curriculum/instruction by ISU.
• 3+1 Dual Degree Program Accelerated program allowing students to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree within four years, combining undergraduate and graduate-level coursework with application during junior year.
• Residential Housing (Multiple Halls and Apartments) On-campus housing including Voorhees Hall, Anderson Hall, Hayman Hall, Simplot Hall double and single rooms, suite-style rooms, Village Apartments (2-bedroom and 4-bedroom), and rental houses, ranging from $4,332 to $8,234 per year.
• Meal Plans (Plans A, B, C, D, and Commuter) Tiered meal plan offerings ranging from 7 to 18 meals per week with associated Yote (Coyote) Cash, plus a commuter plan priced at $710/year; plans range from $6,290 to $7,371 per year for residential students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of College of Idaho students 'very satisfied' with their educational experience
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Idaho State University (ISU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between The College of Idaho and Idaho State University for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program. The College handles admission while ISU provides the PA program curriculum and instruction for the joint degree offering.
• Engineering Partner SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering Dual-Degree program allows students to complete major requirements at the College of Idaho and then transfer to partner engineering schools. Students may focus in any engineering field through identified transfer pathways.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Northwest Nazarene University: Private regional university in Nampa, Idaho (approximately 20 miles from College of Idaho's Caldwell campus) offering liberal arts and graduate programs. Most direct in-state geographic competitor for Idaho-resident students and faculty.
• Boise State University: Idaho's largest public university located in nearby Boise. Competes for the same regional student pool with broader program offerings and lower published tuition, though with a different institutional character than the College of Idaho's liberal arts model.

Direct peers

• Reed College: Highly selective private liberal arts college in Portland, Oregon with similar interdisciplinary core, small size, and residential culture. Comparable in selectivity, mission, and Pacific Northwest applicant pipeline.
• Gonzaga University: Private Jesuit university in Spokane, Washington with strong liberal arts undergraduate core and graduate professional programs including education and leadership offerings. Competes for similar regional applicants and has a similar dual-degree/accelerated program approach.
• Linfield University: Private liberal arts university in McMinnville, Oregon with a residential undergraduate model and graduate programs. Comparable Carnegie classification and Pacific Northwest regional recruitment overlap.
• Lewis & Clark College: Private liberal arts college in Portland, Oregon with strong interdisciplinary curriculum and graduate programs. Competes for the same out-of-region liberal arts-bound high school students as the College of Idaho.
• Pacific University: Private university in Forest Grove, Oregon combining liberal arts undergraduate education with health sciences and graduate professional programs. Closely comparable in mission, size, and graduate program mix including health-focused offerings like the College of Idaho's DMSc.
• Whitman College: Highly selective private liberal arts college in Walla Walla, Washington with similar size, residential model, and Pacific Northwest footprint. Comparable dual-degree and scholarship aid strategies make it the closest behavioral and demographic peer.
• University of Puget Sound: Private liberal arts university in Tacoma, Washington offering residential undergraduate and select graduate programs. Similar selectivity, size, and Pacific Northwest-based recruitment overlap.
• Willamette University: Oldest private university in the West, located in Salem, Oregon, with a liberal arts core and professional graduate programs. Comparable mix of residential undergraduate and graduate offerings within the same regional recruitment footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/TheCollegeofIdaho
• Facebookfacebook.com/106870736033072
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-college-of-idaho
• Instagraminstagram.com/collegeofidaho
• Xx.com/collegeofidaho

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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