Founded in 1933, North Idaho College. is a college. Located in Idaho, which is a city setting in Idaho, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 5,344 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.
The North Idaho College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 159 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at North Idaho College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
0
SAT Range
ACT Range
Admissions at NIC are considered , with ,15% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at North Idaho College.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
47%
“We know about current events and vote”
47%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
6%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
51%
“Sometimes, but not often”
37%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
6%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
23%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
9%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
59%
“We bought the gear”
32%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
23%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
69%
“They keep regular office hours”
29%
“They”re always available”
76%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
18%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
6%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
34 Students rated on-campus housing 3.3 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
25 Students rated off-campus housing 3.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
38 Students rated campus food 3.5 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
40 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
40 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 63 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
40 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
40 Students rated local services 4 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
40 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.
North Idaho College REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of North Idaho College?
42 Students rated North Idaho College
andrea
01/06/2025
North Idaho College is an amazing place for opportunities. Not only does this college offer a wide variety of associate degrees, but they offer an affordable option to a wide variety of people. High school students have the ability to graduate high school with an associate degree from NIC, but adults can also enroll at any point and not break the bank while working on their education. NIC also offers night labs as a great option to work into anybody's schedules.
Tatum
09/18/2024
As an online-only dual credit student, I love the opportunities that this program has afforded me. I have had several amazing professors over the past three years that were very helpful l, but occasionally, one professor is hard to get along with, contact, and understand the class materials. All of the staff is very kind, especially in the library. Overall, North Idaho is a good place to increase knowledge after high school, and the dual credit program is wonderful.
Jade
02/14/2022
It is a really good beginner college for people to get their associates degree. The teachers are super helpful and are there to help the students. The classes are set up to be straight forward and intuitive while still being challenging enough for learning to occur.
Kaylee
06/03/2021
I think North Idaho College is great option for students who are seeking a smaller environment to learn in. It is a great place where professors are attentive and do their best to encourage the success of their students. The area where the college is located is beautiful and there are plenty of recreational activities to partake in and the college does a great job offering opportunities to students outside of class to include them and create a sense of community.
Heather
11/03/2020
This college was helpful in the beginning when I started here, but the more I am here, the worse this college seems. The staff lies about many things to college students. When I had covid, the said they could send a food gift card, but never did and then later said it was no longer an option. They stated parking passes are valid and don't need to be renewed at all during my time with NIC and didn't have anything on the website that stated anything otherwise, then gave our parking tickets. They stated they could provide food, but when i informed them of my nutritional restrictions, they stated that I need to go else where for food. These are just a few examples. They seem friendly up front, but will end up screwing over the college student when it suits them.
Cheyenne
04/16/2020
Brooklyn
04/07/2020
If you want a close-knit feel for you college, North Idaho College could be a great fit for you. The campus is small enough to make it feel homey, but still offers a lot of amenities like a larger college. The class sizes are also very small, which gives a lot of opportunity to communicate and create a relationship with your professors.
Anika
01/08/2020
North Idaho College is a great place to begin your secondary education journey. It is unique enough to make it seem like an adventure, but small enough to get to know your teachers personally if you wish. The professors here care about students and many will go above and beyond to make sure you succeed.
The campus is beautiful during all seasons as it is located on the iconic Lake Coeur d'Alene. Fruit trees bloom in the spring, the lake is perfect for swimming in during the summer, vibrant colors of fall decorate campus in autumn, and winter is a white wonderland.
The majority of students here are kind and compassionate. They like to hold meaningful conversations and are here to learn. They take challenges head-on and work together to get the job done.
Alex
12/20/2019
North Idaho is a great first college to enroll at and get your associate's degree. There are many clubs and fun classes to take that get people to push themselves more and get out there. The college professors are very helpful and are able to reach easily. There are many opportunities found on campus and also off.
James
07/24/2019
North Idaho college is a friendly and accessible school to attend. There are many resources to help students succeed as long as they are willing to seek them out. There are many clubs and activities during each semester and being involved is a lot of fun.
ashley
06/25/2019
After having a 20 year break from school, I don't think I could have picked a better school to "get back into the game." The staff at NIC has been nothing but wonderful and they have mad my transition of going back very positive and I am now hoping on continuing to my masters. This is a wonderful school and their only downfall is their cafeteria. Horrible food!!
Robin
05/25/2019
I love NIC. It is a small personable campus. Staff and Instructors care about students engagement with challenging assignments to ensure top learning. The writing center is there to assist students in their writing endeavors helping each student reach their full potential
Megan
05/16/2019
My overall opinion of North Idaho College is this is a beautiful campus a beach 100ft away and amazing views. The academics are a high priority to the professors and they care deeply about what they teach.
Sabrina
04/21/2019
Love the school and courses offered. Especially appreciate the accessibility option in form of satellite campuses and courses that are offered online! Overall, a great option for Associate/Transfer degrees that can save a HUGE amount of tuition costs, although there are also some options for Bachelor's Degrees in collaboration with state-level University Extension offices at the same location as North Idaho College's main campus.
Duncan
04/19/2019
I enjoy attending North Idaho College. I am a dual-credit part-time student. I am living off campus with my parents. I love the atmosphere of the college. Everyone is loving and sweet. I love getting together with other students. I love the addition of the SWRC (student wellness are recreation center).
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for North Idaho College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to lighten up about people and to work harder for my education. I would tell myself to go and do things out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself.
My fellow students at North Idaho College are a very diverse group, I've sat next to fifteen year-old high school students and seventy year-old war veterans.
North Idaho College is best known for its high quality education and caring staff. NIC is known for one of the most beautiful campuses and our own personal beach. NIC is also one of the most welcoming schools. When I first started at NIC I was not only welcomed but supported. I think NIC is the best school and I am always so excited to start a new semester.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
The worst thing about my school that comes to mind is their wifi servers. The servers don't cover all of the campus. Many times, just walking inbetween buildings you lose reception. It also is quite slow at times and near impossible to get online.
North Idaho College is a school that is for every one that wants to earn a quality education and doesnt have the resources to go to a bigger university just yet.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
The type of person that shouldnt attend this school would be someone that isnt serious about going to college. NIC has many great programs and offers many different classes.
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
I always tell my friends that NIC has the most beautiful campus. Everytime I leave class I walk away with some new found knowledge. The teachers are so brilliant and so caring. NIC provides so many amazing experiences that I am going to have with me always. I am can not believe how lucky I am to be able to attend North Idaho College.
The best aspect of NIC is that all the students support each other, even when they are coming from such different places. I also value my teachers, who are very adept at explaining subjects to people with a huge range in experience, intelligence, and interest. Community college is a great place to start your education, not only because the tuition is cheaper, but because the student population is diverse, and you can't help but come into contact with many different world views and life stories.
What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?
The stereotype is that we're too dumb for university and that we'll drop out after one year of JC and if you look at the stats about the school that stereotype is very accurate. Luckily for me I will not be another statistic/
The academics are decent. I'm a business admistration major, and all of my instuctors are great. I feel like some instructors are trying to unnecessarily try to push students into the other classes they teach.
Overall, I feel that the school could do a better job or hiring qualified teachers to teach the lower level classes. I feel that if I did not take honors and AP courses while in high school and had to take the classes the school recommended for me I would have struggled later on in the more challenging courses.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
82% of students attending North Idaho College receive some sort of financial aid.
52% were awarded federal grants.47%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.