North Idaho College

North Idaho College (NIC) is a public community college in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. It has an enrollment exceeding 6,000 and is situated at the north end of Lake Coeur d'Alene near downtown Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and Tubbs Hill, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, at the east bank of the outflowing Spokane River.[1]

North Idaho College
MottoChanging Lives Every Day
TypeCommunity college
EstablishedAugust 10, 1933 as
Coeur d’Alene Junior College
PresidentRick MacLennan, Ed.D.
Administrative staff
162
Students7,800
Undergraduates6,300
Other students
1,500
Location
Coeur d'Alene
,
Idaho
,
United States

47°40′32″N 116°47′56″W
ColorsMaroon & Gray            
AffiliationsNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Scenic West Athletic Conference
MascotCardinal
Websitenic.edu

History

The school was established during the Great Depression in 1933 as "Coeur d'Alene Junior College," with classes held at City Hall. It moved to its present campus in 1939, at the site of the old Fort Sherman (1878–1900), and the name was changed to "North Idaho Junior College"; the present name came in 1971.[2][3]

Academics

North Idaho College offers Associate's degrees, including transfer degrees and the Associate of Applied Science degree.[4]

Notable alumni
  • Meyer Health & Sciences Building
  • Edminster Student Union
  • Christianson Gymnasium
  • Historic Fort Sherman Officers Quarters

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