Idaho’s largest community college is getting larger.

The College of Western Idaho this week reported its ninth consecutive semester of enrollment growth.

The number of students seeking a CWI degree — or credits they can transfer to another school — is up by 7.6%. CWI’s “academic transfer enrollment” came in at 7,241, up from 6,732 last fall, spokesman Ashley Smith said Wednesday.

This student subset makes up just a fraction of CWI’s overall enrollment. Counting dual credit students and workforce training programs, the Nampa-based community college serves more than 31,000 students.

CWI is also reporting an 8.1% increase in credits offered.

While enrollment is on the rise, CWI is also reporting an improvement in graduation rates.

The current rate — reflecting the percentage of students completing an associate’s degree in three years — stands at 36%. The national average for community colleges is 34%.

Two years ago, CWI posted a 27% graduation rate.

In a news release, CWI President Gordon Jones called the improvements “inspiring.”

“These accomplishments belong to the entire CWI community, whose dedication and innovation are making a lasting difference for our students and for Idaho,” Jones said.