The average tuition & fees of Idaho colleges is $6,449 for Idaho residents and $16,910 for students from other States.
Northwest Nazarene University has the highest (most expensive) tuition & fees of $40,895 and Brigham Young University-Idaho has the lowest tuition & fees (cheapest) of $4,656.
For graduate programs,
Idaho State University has the highest (most expensive) graduate tuition & fees of $27,466 and
New Saint Andrews College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees (cheapest) of $15,700 in Idaho.
The average COA of Idaho 4-year colleges in 2024 is $22,939 for Idaho residents and $37,849 for students from other states. The COA includes tuition & fees, books & supplies, room & board, and other living expenses, but it excludes health insurance fee and uncommon expenses.
Table. 2024 Average cost of Attendance for Idaho Colleges (4-Years)
| Undergraduate | Graduate |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition & Fees |
$7,580 | $22,490 |
$10,559 | $28,275 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,082 | $1,082 |
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| Room & Board | $14,276 | $14,276 |
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| COA | $22,939 | $37,849 | $25,917 | $43,634 |
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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Idaho, 32 schools offer undergraduate programs. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Idaho colleges is $6,449 for Idaho residents and $16,910 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024.
The Idaho tuition & fees have risen 5.73% from last year (4 years colleges).
The following table and chart describe the 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees trends over last 5 years in 4-years and 2-4 years (community colleges) colleges.
You may want to compare Idaho schools with tuition changes from last year at Idaho colleges tuition change page.
2024 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Idaho Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years | 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2020 |
$7,157 | $20,703 |
$4,474 | $7,434 |
$18,617 | - |
|---|
| 2021 |
$7,157 | $20,820 |
$4,474 | $7,434 |
$17,928 | - |
|---|
| 2022 |
$7,163 | $20,992 |
$4,474 | $7,434 |
$19,119 | - |
|---|
| 2023 |
$7,255 | $21,272 |
$4,562 | $7,610 |
$19,137 | - |
|---|
| 2024 |
$7,580 | $22,490 |
$4,562 | $7,610 |
$20,830 | - |
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Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
9 Idaho colleges offer graduate programs. The average graduate program tuition fees of Idaho colleges is $10,559 for Idaho residents and $28,275 for students from other States. The graduate tuition & fees rose 116.78% from last year.
The following table and chart describe the 2024 graduate tuition & fees and show last 5 years' tuition change.
2024 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for Idaho Universities and Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2020 |
$9,816 | $27,300 | $12,638 |
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| 2021 |
$9,816 | $27,409 | $16,209 |
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| 2022 |
$8,594 | $23,121 | $15,339 |
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| 2023 |
$8,843 | $24,212 | $15,552 |
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| 2024 |
$10,559 | $28,275 | $16,431 |
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Books & Supplies cost
The average books & supplies cost of Idaho colleges in 2024 is $1,082. The books & supplies cost rose 101.98% from last year. The following table and chart describes the 2024 books & supplies cost and cost changes over last 5 years.
2024 Average Books & Supplies cost for Idaho Universities and Colleges
| Books & Supplies |
|---|
| 2020 | $1,106 |
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| 2021 | $1,100 |
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| 2022 | $1,085 |
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| 2023 | $1,061 |
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| 2024 | $1,082 |
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Average Living cost
The average living cost of Idaho colleges in 2024 is $14,276 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $14,433 living off campus. 10 schools have on-campus living facilities in Idaho State. The on-campus living cost rose 111.82% and off-campus cost rose 104.62% from last year.
The following table and chart describes the 2024 living cost and compares to last 5 years.
2024 Average Living cost for Idaho Universities and Colleges
| On-Campus | Off-Campus |
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| 2020 | $11,389 | $11,911 |
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| 2021 | $11,679 | $12,550 |
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| 2022 | $12,243 | $13,801 |
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| 2023 | $12,767 | $13,795 |
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| 2024 | $14,276 | $14,433 |
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