With over 130 years of history, The College is Idaho’s leader in higher education and strives to be a leader in the nation. Our mission and values are the essence of who we are and always have been.
The College of Idaho, a private, residential liberal arts college, prepares students to lead productive and fulfilling lives. We are committed to an innovative, individualized curriculum in liberal arts and professional studies, building community, and exercising stewardship.
The College of Idaho’s mission statement articulates a commitment to build community and to challenge students to think broadly. Concomitant with these goals is a commitment to a diverse and inclusive campus. True breadth and vibrant academic discourse require that we not only create a diverse community with a broad range of backgrounds among students, faculty, staff, and trustees but also create a culture in which we can learn from each member’s unique experiences and differences. To that end, the College is committed to creating a campus community that is welcoming and inclusive and a culture of belonging for all.
Transforming Liberal Arts and Professional Education
The College challenges students to:
Building Community
In answering these challenges, the College produces:
Exercising Stewardship
While answering these challenges, the College is an exemplary steward of:
We welcome you to experience our campus — from the passion and originality emanating from every corner, to how we reimagine higher education, to the adventures calling from the nearby mountains — and see what you could become.