College of Eastern Idaho

What College of Eastern Idaho does

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is a public community college headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho, operating as the newest community college in the state under Idaho Code §33-2107, governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees from Bonneville County and institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). CEI serves a distributed student population across eastern Idaho — 4,561 credit-seeking students, 13,032 workforce training and continuing education students, and 504 college and career readiness (GED/ESL) students in FY 2025 — through a multi-format portfolio spanning associate degrees and certificates in Business & Legal Studies, Cybersecurity & Technology, General Education, Health Sciences, and Trades & Industry; non-credit workforce training programs in apprenticeships, healthcare, law enforcement, and skilled trades; a NACEP-accredited Early College dual enrollment program; free adult basic education; and fully online degree pathways delivered through NC-SARA. The institution runs seven physical locations including the main Idaho Falls campus, the Industry & Trades Center, the Professional Development Center, the Yellowstone Training Center, and outreach centers in Rexburg, Salmon, and Driggs.

Revenue is generated through four principal streams: per-credit tuition at $155/hour (approximately one-third of state university pricing), state-administered Idaho Launch grants covering 80% of tuition up to $8,000 for in-demand career programs, non-credit workforce training fees offset by WIOA funding and employer sponsorships, and external grants and philanthropic contributions (Idaho Community Foundation, Kissler Family Foundation, Frontier Credit Union). Technology stack comprises Ellucian CRM Recruit for admissions, Canvas LMS for course delivery, Honorlock for online proctoring, Touchnet for payments, CASAS for adult learner placement, RegisterBlast for testing scheduling, and GED.com for credential testing — none exposed as a developer API.

Key strategic initiatives include a $9 million Future Tech Building and BEA Applied STEM Institute partnership with Battelle Energy Alliance and Frontier Credit Union (completion Fall 2026, ribbon cutting August 13, 2026), a Summer STEM Bridge Program tied to Idaho National Laboratory field experiences, the institution's first Ag Tech Robotics Challenge with University of Idaho Extension, and the CEI Spirit Card co-branded financial product with Frontier Credit Union whose proceeds support STEM scholarships. Under President Dr. Lori Barber (since August 1, 2024) credit enrollments have grown 244% since 2017; FY 2025–26 produced a record 626 graduates, and career-technical education students achieved a 97% positive job placement rate.

Name

College of Eastern Idaho

Legal name

College of Eastern Idaho

Website

https://cei.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Public community college in Idaho Falls, Idaho, offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and adult basic education across seven eastern Idaho campuses. Serves 4,561 credit students, 13,032 workforce learners, and high school dual-enrollment populations annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Junior Colleges (61121), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF), Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce training
• Dual credit programs
• Adult basic education

Headquarters

HQ city

Idaho Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from student tuition at $155 per credit hour. Additional fees apply for specific programs and services. Financial aid, grants, and scholarships offset costs for eligible students.
2. Idaho Launch Grant Program: State-funded program covering 80% of tuition and fees up to $8,000 maximum over 2 years. Provides pathway for high school seniors to pursue in-demand career programs.
3. Workforce Training Programs: Non-credit workforce training courses spanning healthcare, trades, business, technology. Revenue from course tuition with financial assistance options including WIOA, employer sponsorships, and scholarships.
4. Grants and Philanthropic Funding: External grants from foundations (Idaho Community Foundation, Kissler Family Foundation) and government sources supporting student success initiatives, emergency aid, and specific programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is a public community college in Idaho Falls offering associate degrees and certificate programs across five academic divisions (Business & Legal Studies, Cybersecurity & Technology, General Education, Health Sciences, and Trades & Industry), non-credit Workforce Training & Continuing Education (WTCE), dual credit Early College pathways for high school students, and College & Career Readiness (GED/ESL) adult education. Course delivery is supported through Canvas LMS for online and hybrid formats, with multiple campuses and rural outreach centers across eastern Idaho.

Product overview

College of Eastern Idaho operates as a community college offering a multi-format educational portfolio consisting of credit-bearing academic programs (associate degrees, certificates) and non-credit workforce training, supplemented by Early College dual credit pathways for high school students, College & Career Readiness adult education (GED/ESL), and fully online degree options. Key distinctives include the BEA Applied STEM Institute (opening Fall 2026, housed in the Future Tech Building), the Idaho Launch financial assistance program, and a Testing Center with both in-person and online proctoring. The college also operates Falcon Outfitters merchandise and campus facility rentals as ancillary services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BEA Applied STEM Institute: The Battelle Energy Alliance Applied STEM Institute at College of Eastern Idaho, opening Fall 2026, providing hands-on STEM learning opportunities and workforce development in partnership with Idaho National Laboratory.
• Frankie the Falcon

Products and services

• Academic Programs Associate degrees and certificate programs across five academic divisions (Business & Legal Studies, Cybersecurity & Technology, General Education, Health Sciences, Trades & Industry) with transfer pathways to four-year universities. For traditional and adult college students.
• Workforce Training & Continuing Education (WTCE) Non-credit vocational training covering apprenticeships, business and professional development, healthcare professions, industry and trades, nuclear fundamentals, law enforcement training, and personal enrichment. Serves adult learners seeking career advancement and regional employers needing customized workforce training.
• Early College / Dual Credit Program Dual credit and concurrent enrollment programs allowing high school students to earn college credits while completing high school requirements, taught at high schools by approved dual credit instructors. Includes the Elite Falcon Scholarship for qualifying students. NACEP-accredited as of June 22, 2026.
• College & Career Readiness (CCR) Adult education programs including GED preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), and college prep courses. Free to students, offered in-person at the main campus and online, with day and evening options. Includes CASAS placement assessment.
• William J. & Shirley A. Maeck Student Testing Center Secure facility providing proctoring, certification, placement, and classroom testing services. Walk-ins welcome; exams scheduled via RegisterBlast. Partners with Honorlock for online proctoring. Serves prospective and current students, faculty, and community members.
• BEA Applied STEM Institute Advanced STEM learning hub housed within the Future Tech Building with labs, classrooms, and specialized facilities developed through a $9 million partnership with Battelle Energy Alliance and Frontier Credit Union. Designed to provide hands-on collaborative learning with industry-standard equipment for students, educators, and industry leaders.
• Summer STEM Bridge Program 8-week in-person summer experience offering high school students 5-6 free college credits in network security and math courses, with field experiences at Idaho National Laboratory. Targets workforce pipeline development in advanced energy, cybersecurity, materials science, and engineering sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% Career Technical Education Positive Job Placement Rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• University of Idaho ExtensionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Partnership to host the first Ag Tech Robotics Challenge for high school students, introducing students to agriculture technology, coding, and problem-solving through hands-on competition.
• Idaho National LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Idaho National Laboratory provides field experiences at their facilities for CEI's Summer STEM Bridge Program students, offering exposure to advanced energy, cybersecurity, materials science, and engineering sectors.
• Idaho Community FoundationminorOthers · 6 February 2026Awarded $4,000 in grants ($1,000 from Forever Idaho East grant cycle and $3,000 from Kissler Family Foundation Philanthropic Gift Fund) to support student success initiatives through CEI's Center for New Directions, including emergency aid, transportation, healthcare, and supplies.
• Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 August 2025BEA and CEI are collaborating on the Future Tech Building project and BEA Applied STEM Institute, scheduled for completion Fall 2026. The $9 million combined investment includes development of labs, classrooms, and specialized STEM facilities. BEA Applied STEM Institute will provide hands-on STEM learning opportunities aligned with Idaho National Laboratory workforce needs.
• Frontier Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 August 2025Frontier Credit Union partnered with CEI and Battelle Energy Alliance on the Future Tech Building project, including the development of the BEA Applied STEM Institute. Frontier also offers the CEI Spirit Card, a co-branded credit/debit card where card usage supports STEM education at CEI.
• Idaho Workforce Development CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner providing WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) funding for workforce training programs, connecting eligible adults and dislocated workers with training resources.
• Equus Workforce SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal workforce development partner operating WIOA programs in conjunction with Idaho Workforce Development Council for adult and dislocated worker training.
• Idaho State Board of EducationcoreOthersGoverning body overseeing Idaho's public higher education institutions, including accreditation oversight, state reporting, and policy guidance for community colleges.
• Regional EmployerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with eastern Idaho employers to provide customized training, employee upskilling, and workforce pipeline development. Employers can sponsor employee education and collaborate on training curriculum development.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• College of Western Idaho: Public community college in Nampa/Boise, Idaho, offering associate degrees, workforce training, dual credit, and adult education — the closest direct peer to CEI within Idaho's community college system with comparable program portfolio and funding model.
• North Idaho College: Public community college in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, offering associate degrees, workforce training, dual enrollment, and adult education — directly comparable as one of Idaho's other community colleges operating under the same state regulatory framework.
• College of Southern Idaho: Public community college in Twin Falls, Idaho, serving the south-central region with associate degrees, CTE programs, and workforce training — directly comparable as a peer Idaho community college of similar size and rural service area.

Regional players

• Western Wyoming Community College: Public community college in Rock Springs, Wyoming, offering associate degrees, workforce training, and dual enrollment — comparable rural-serving community college in the neighboring state with similar size and program mix.
• Brigham Young University-Idaho: Four-year private university located in Rexburg, Idaho — geographically adjacent to CEI's Rexburg outreach center. Competes for the same eastern Idaho high-school and adult-learner pool with deeper program offerings and religious-affiliated brand.
• Salt Lake Community College: Large public community college in the Salt Lake City, Utah region, with associate degrees, workforce training, dual enrollment, and online programs — a comparable-scale community college in the broader Intermountain West but serving a different state market.
• Lewis-Clark State College: Four-year public college in Lewiston, Idaho, offering CTE programs, workforce training, and applied baccalaureate degrees — overlaps with CEI's workforce/trades and applied STEM portfolio from a different geographic corner of Idaho.
• Montana State University Billings: Four-year public university in Billings, Montana, offering associate, bachelor's, and CTE/workforce programs — competes for students in the broader Intermountain West and shares rural service-area dynamics with CEI.

Broad incumbents

• University of Idaho: Idaho's flagship land-grant university in Moscow, Idaho — competes with CEI for transfer students and dual-credit pipelines but operates at a higher tuition and broader program scale.
• Idaho State University: Four-year public research university in Pocatello, Idaho, offering undergraduate and graduate programs plus CTE/health sciences — competes with CEI for transfer-bound and adult learners in the eastern Idaho market at higher price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EITC1969
• Facebookfacebook.com/94997471154
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/college-of-eastern-idaho
• Instagraminstagram.com/collegeofeasternidaho
• TikToktiktok.com/@collegeofeasternidaho
• Xx.com/EITCIdahoFalls

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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