Paying for Boise State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$8,782 5.00%	$26,976 4.96%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$10,486 4.15%	$28,605 4.38%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Boise State University (Boise State) are $8,782 for Idaho residents and $26,976 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

60% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,380. It could cover 31.06% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $23,961 for Idaho residents and $42,155 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Boise State's 4-year tuition is $36,950 for Idaho residents and $112,966 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $147,510 for Idaho residents and $223,526 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Boise State University is $8,782 for Idaho residents and $26,976 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 5.00% for Idaho residents and increased by 4.96% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Boise State is $9,221 for Idaho residents and $28,314 for out-of-state students, a 5.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Boise State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,364	$25,701	$19,112
2023-2024	$8,782	$26,976	$22,333
Change % 2023-2024	5.00%	4.96%	16.85%
2024-2025	$9,221	$28,314	$26,097

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $10,486 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $28,605. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Boise State is $10,921 for Idaho residents and $29,858 for out-of-state students , a 4.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Boise State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,068	$27,405	$19,112
2023-2024	$10,486	$28,605	$22,333
Change % 2023-2024	4.15%	4.38%	16.85%
2024-2025	$10,921	$29,858	$26,097

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Boise State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $399 for Idaho residents and $830 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $510 for Idaho residents and $941 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$380	$780
	2023-2024	$399	$830
	2024-2025	$419	$883
Graduate	2022-2023	$491	$891
	2023-2024	$510	$941
	2024-2025	$530	$994

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $22,333 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 16.85% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 12.61% compared to the previous year.

The Boise State's 2024 on-campus COA is $32,341 for state residents and $50,535 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $29,152 for state residents and $47,346 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Boise State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$8,782
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$26,976
Room & Board	$16,610	$13,080
Personal Expenses	$5,723	$6,064
Books & Supplies	$1,226
COA (In-State)	$32,341	$29,152
COA (Out-of-State)	$50,535	$47,346

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Boise State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Boise State is $36,950 for Idaho residents and $112,966 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Boise State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$8,961	$9,143	$9,328	$9,518	$36,950
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$27,473	$27,979	$28,495	$29,020	$112,966
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$9,143	$9,328	$9,518	$9,712	$37,701
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$27,979	$28,495	$29,020	$29,554	$115,048
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$9,328	$9,518	$9,712	$9,909	$38,467
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,495	$29,020	$29,554	$30,099	$117,167
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$9,518	$9,712	$9,909	$10,110	$39,249
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$29,020	$29,554	$30,099	$30,653	$119,326
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$9,712	$9,909	$10,110	$10,316	$40,047
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$29,554	$30,099	$30,653	$31,218	$121,524

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $147,510 for Idaho residents and $223,526 for out-of-state students.

Boise State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$34,044	$35,855	$37,784	$39,837	$147,510
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$52,556	$54,691	$56,947	$59,332	$223,526
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$35,855	$37,781	$39,834	$42,018	$155,477
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$54,691	$56,947	$59,332	$61,854	$232,824
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$37,781	$39,830	$42,014	$44,339	$163,954
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$56,947	$59,332	$61,854	$64,522	$242,654
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$39,830	$42,011	$44,335	$46,809	$172,975
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$59,332	$61,854	$64,522	$67,345	$253,052
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$42,011	$44,332	$46,805	$49,439	$182,577
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$61,854	$64,522	$67,345	$70,334	$264,054

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 60% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $113,990 for Idaho residents and $190,006 for out-of-state students.

Boise State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$25,664	$27,475	$29,404	$31,457	$113,990
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$44,176	$46,311	$48,567	$50,952	$190,006
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,475	$29,401	$31,454	$33,638	$121,957
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$46,311	$48,567	$50,952	$53,474	$199,304
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$29,401	$31,450	$33,634	$35,959	$130,434
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$48,567	$50,952	$53,474	$56,142	$209,134
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$31,450	$33,631	$35,955	$38,429	$139,455
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$50,952	$53,474	$56,142	$58,965	$219,532
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$33,631	$35,952	$38,425	$41,059	$149,057
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$53,474	$56,142	$58,965	$61,954	$230,534

	In-State	Out-of-State
Boise State University	$8,782	$26,976
California State University-Fresno	$6,980	$18,860
University of Nevada-Reno	$8,994	$25,950
United States Air Force Academy	$0	$0
University of New Mexico-Main Campus	$8,115	$26,451
University of Wyoming	$6,938	$22,718