Nursing · Idaho
Nursing colleges in Idaho
CampusPin lists 14 U.S. colleges in Idaho that offer Nursing programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Nursing prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam and careers as Registered Nurses, combining biomedical sciences with clinical rotations across hospital units.
Schools in Idaho that offer Nursing
Boise State University
Boise, ID · University · Public
Tuition
$8,782
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
20,260
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$4,656
Acceptance
97%
Enrollment
42,090
College of Eastern Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,390
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,396
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID · University · Public
Tuition
$3,360
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,476
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,336
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,898
Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus
Boise, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$18,645
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
495
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Meridian, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$12,319
Acceptance
36%
Enrollment
8,774
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID · University · Public
Tuition
$8,356
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
9,468
Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID · University · Public
Tuition
$7,388
Acceptance
90%
Enrollment
2,281
New Saint Andrews College
Moscow, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$15,700
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
319
North Idaho College
Coeur d'Alene, ID · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,396
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,488
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$39,370
Acceptance
63%
Enrollment
1,756
The College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$36,030
Acceptance
47%
Enrollment
1,076
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID · University · Public
Tuition
$8,816
Acceptance
79%
Enrollment
9,943
Nursing programs in Idaho: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 14 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
14
Public / private
8 / 6
Universities / 2-year
11 / 3
Cities represented
11
In-state tuition range
$3,336–$39,370
Median in-state tuition
$8,569
Lowest published in-state tuition
College of Western Idaho
$3,336
Most selective
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
36% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
Brigham Young University-Idaho
42,090 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Nursing program
- Anatomy and physiology
- Microbiology and pharmacology
- Adult health, pediatric, maternity, mental-health, and community nursing
- Pathophysiology
- Nursing research and evidence-based practice
- Clinical leadership and management
- Health assessment and physical examination
- 700–1,000+ hours of supervised clinical rotations
Where a Nursing degree can lead
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- ICU Nurse
- Pediatric Nurse
- OR / Surgical Nurse
- Nurse Practitioner (with MSN)
- Clinical Nurse Manager
Typical pay: $66,000–$95,000 early-career (BLS registered nurse median $86,070)
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is the most common entry point into Registered Nursing. Programs include 1.5–2 years of pre-nursing prerequisites (anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, statistics, psychology) followed by 2 years of nursing major coursework with clinical rotations. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN.
The BSN is increasingly the preferred credential, many hospitals (especially Magnet-designated ones) now require it. Students starting at a community college can complete an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN, 2 years) and then bridge to a BSN through an RN-to-BSN program. The BLS projects 6 % growth in RN roles over the next decade, with persistent national shortages.
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