College of Southern Idaho is a public 2-year college in Twin Falls, Idaho with 3,810 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $9,371 a year after grants and graduates 31% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
College of Southern Idaho acceptance rate and admissions
College of Southern Idaho has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
College of Southern Idaho tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $3,528 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $7,008 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $6,890 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $19,290 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $9,371 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $9,371 a year after grants and scholarships, $9,919 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run College of Southern Idaho's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
College of Southern Idaho graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 31% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $43,774 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $7,278 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 17% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
College of Southern Idaho majors and what graduates earn
College of Southern Idaho awarded bachelor's degrees in 2 fields recently.
All 2 majors at College of Southern Idaho
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Food Science and Technology | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Trade and career programs at College of Southern Idaho
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 32 | n/a | $50,344 | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 30 | $48,016 | $48,904 | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 28 | $56,789 | $65,800 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 24 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 24 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 20 | $50,820 | $65,164 | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 3,810 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 64% women, 36% men
- 25 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into College of Southern Idaho?
No. College of Southern Idaho has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does College of Southern Idaho cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $3,528 for in-state students and $7,008 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $9,371 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at College of Southern Idaho?
31% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do College of Southern Idaho graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $43,774 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.