For the academic year 2024-2025, Boise State's tuition & fees is $9,048 for state residents and $27,788 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its Boise State's tuition is somewhat high. The average tuition of the schools is $9,269 for in-state and $26,249 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to Boise State is higher than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students in 2025.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins has the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,061 and California State University-Fresno has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,941 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to Boise State is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between Boise State and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| California State University-FresnoFresno, CA | $7,341 | $19,941 | - | $420 | $1,062 | $11,960 | $16,204 |
| San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA | $8,728 | $21,328 | - | $420 | $946 | $23,030 | $17,672 |
| San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA | $8,410 | $21,010 | - | $420 | $1,062 | $20,971 | $22,086 |
| Colorado State University-Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO | $13,373 | $35,061 | $482 | $1,614 | $1,200 | $16,817 | $16,785 |
| Boise State UniversityBoise, ID | $9,048 | $27,788 | $278 | $722 | $800 | $14,884 | $13,634 |
| University of Nevada-Las VegasLas Vegas, NV | $9,748 | $27,411 | $281 | $589 | $1,240 | $12,628 | $13,478 |
| University of Nevada-RenoReno, NV | $9,578 | $27,720 | $281 | $590 | $1,200 | $14,496 | $14,286 |
| University of New Mexico-Main CampusAlbuquerque, NM | $10,140 | $33,060 | $283 | $1,047 | $1,764 | $12,026 | $14,092 |
| Utah State UniversityLogan, UT | $8,560 | $24,993 | $280 | $893 | $856 | $9,076 | $9,334 |
| University of WyomingLaramie, WY | $7,768 | $24,178 | $173 | $720 | $1,100 | $13,710 | $10,300 |
| Average | $9,269 | $26,249 | $294 | $744 | $1,123 | $14,960 | $14,787 |