Idaho State University
The College of Western Idaho
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU)
College of Idaho
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM)
Idaho State is a comprehensive institution offering a range
of programs from technical certificates to graduate and
professional degrees. Located primarily in Pocatello with
additional campuses in Meridian, Idaho Falls, and Twin Falls,
ISU is known for its strong focus on healthcare education,
pharmacy, and business programs.
Idaho’s largest community college, offers associate degrees,
technical programs, GED prep, and dual credit options. In 2024,
CWI introduced its first bachelor’s degree, a Bachelor of Applied
Science in Business Administration, tailored for career-focused
students and adult learners.
Founded in 1913, is a comprehensive Christian university
located in Nampa, Idaho. The university offers a range of
academic programs, including over 60 bachelor’s degrees, 11
master’s degrees, and doctoral programs in fields like education
and clinical psychology. NNU’s campus extends beyond Nampa
with online programs and branches in Boise, Twin Falls, and
Idaho Falls.
This Caldwell college offers a comprehensive liberal arts
education through its PEAK program, fostering academic
diversity in a supportive community. It also features a
competitive NAIA sports program, including successful
basketball, soccer, and skiing teams, known as the Yotes, with
strong community support.
Idaho’s first medical school, in Meridian, is dedicated to training
osteopathic physicians with a focus on primary care and rural
medicine. It emphasizes hands-on learning and community-
based experiences to prepare graduates for successful
healthcare careers.
ICOM
NNU
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