2024 Average Tuition of colleges in Idaho is $7,580 for Residents and $22,490 for Others

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Idaho is $7,580 for Idaho residents and $22,490 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Idaho, the average tuition & fees are $20,612 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Idaho is $11,182 for Idaho residents and $28,899 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Idaho, the average graduate tuition is $16,528.

The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $14,005 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $14,776. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.

The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.

The 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in Idaho is $23,999 for residents and $38,909 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $34,675. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $17,982 for Idaho residents and $21,030 for out-of-state students.

The following table summarizes the 2024 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.

2024 Average Cost of Colleges in Idaho
	Idaho Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$23,999	$38,909
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$17,982	$21,030
Private 4 Years Colleges	$34,675

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Idaho, 35 out of 36 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 8 public and 23 private colleges in Idaho. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Idaho is $7,580 for Idaho residents and $22,490 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $20,612

At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $4,562 for residents and $7,610 for out-of-state students.

2024 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Idaho
	Idaho Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$7,580	$22,490
Private 4 Years Colleges	$20,612
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$4,562	$7,610
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)	$15,822

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Idaho, 10 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Idaho is $8,688 for Idaho residents and $26,405 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $16,366

2024 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Idaho
	Idaho Residents	Out-of-State
Public Schools	$8,688	$26,405
Private Schools	$16,366

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Idaho is $346 for Idaho residents and $732 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $873

For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $652 for Idaho residents and $1,102 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $646

2024 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Idaho
	Idaho Residents	Out-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges	$346	$732
Private 4 Years Colleges	$873
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$198	$317
Graduate
Public Schools	$652	$1,102
Private Schools	$646

Average Living Costs at colleges in Idaho

At colleges in Idaho, the average living cost is $14,005 when a student lives on campus facility and $14,776 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.

2024 Average Living Cost of colleges in Idaho
	On-Campus	Off-Campus
Public Schools	$14,607	$14,868
Private Schools	$13,102	$14,670

Most Searched Idaho Colleges (last 30 days)

Undergraduate

Brigham Young University-Idaho Private, four-years | Rexburg
Boise State University Public, four-years | Boise
New Saint Andrews College Private, four-years | Moscow
University of Idaho Public, four-years | Moscow
Idaho State University Public, four-years | Pocatello
The College of Idaho Private, four-years | Caldwell
Lewis-Clark State College Public, four-years | Lewiston
North Idaho College Public, 2-4 years | Coeur d'Alene
College of Western Idaho Public, 2-4 years | Nampa
College of Southern Idaho Public, four-years | Twin Falls

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Graduate

University of Idaho Public, four-years | Moscow
Boise State University Public, four-years | Boise
Idaho State University Public, four-years | Pocatello
The College of Idaho Private, four-years | Caldwell
Northwest Nazarene University Private, four-years | Nampa
Lewis-Clark State College Public, four-years | Lewiston
Paul Mitchell the School-Boise Private, Less than 2-years | Boise
New Saint Andrews College Private, four-years | Moscow
Cosmetology School of Arts & Sciences Private, Less than 2-years | Burley
Paul Mitchell the School-Rexburg Private, Less than 2-years | Rexburg

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Online Schools

Brigham Young University-Idaho Private, four-years | Rexburg
Boise State University Public, four-years | Boise
Idaho State University Public, four-years | Pocatello
New Saint Andrews College Private, four-years | Moscow
University of Idaho Public, four-years | Moscow
Northwest Nazarene University Private, four-years | Nampa
Lewis-Clark State College Public, four-years | Lewiston
University of Phoenix-Idaho Private, four-years | Boise
Paul Mitchell the School-Boise Private, Less than 2-years | Boise
Cosmetology School of Arts & Sciences Private, Less than 2-years | Burley

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Technical Colleges

Paul Mitchell the School-Rexburg Private, Less than 2-years | Rexburg
Paul Mitchell the School-Twin Falls Private, Less than 2-years | TWIN FALLS
Paul Mitchell the School-Nampa Private, Less than 2-years | Nampa
Milan Institute-Boise Private, Less than 2-years | Boise
Boise Barber College Private, Less than 2-years | Boise
Austin Kade Academy Private, Less than 2-years | Idaho Falls
Paul Mitchell the School-Boise Private, Less than 2-years | Boise
Cosmetology School of Arts & Sciences Private, Less than 2-years | Burley
College of Massage Therapy Private, Less than 2-years | Blackfoot
Carrington College-Boise Private, 2-4 years | Boise

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2024 Average Tuition of colleges in Idaho is $7,580 for Residents and $22,490 for Others

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

Tuition per Credit Hour

Average Living Costs at colleges in Idaho

Highest Undergraduate Tuition in Idaho

Highest Graduate Tuition in Idaho