Paying for Idaho State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$8,356 5.00%	$27,466 5.90%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$11,268 5.99%	$30,152 5.40%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Idaho State University (ISU) are $8,356 for Idaho residents and $27,466 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at ISU.

68% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,108. It could cover 25.88% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $16,102 for Idaho residents and $35,212 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

ISU's 4-year tuition is $34,652 for Idaho residents and $117,498 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $95,866 for Idaho residents and $178,712 for out-of-state students.

Tuition Analysis Tools

Trends Financial Aid Idaho Tuition Get Info

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

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Idaho State University is $8,356 for Idaho residents and $27,466 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 5.00% for Idaho residents and increased by 5.90% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of ISU is $8,774 for Idaho residents and $29,086 for out-of-state students, a 5.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

ISU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,958	$25,936	$13,556
2023-2024	$8,356	$27,466	$13,854
Change % 2023-2024	5.00%	5.90%	2.20%
2024-2025	$8,774	$29,086	$14,159

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $11,268 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $30,152. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($11,485) 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 ISU is $11,943 for Idaho residents and $31,779 for out-of-state students , a 5.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

ISU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,631	$28,608	$13,556
2023-2024	$11,268	$30,152	$13,854
Change % 2023-2024	5.99%	5.40%	2.20%
2024-2025	$11,943	$31,779	$14,159

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 ISU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $426 for Idaho residents and $743 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $572 for Idaho residents and $881 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$406	$702
	2023-2024	$426	$743
	2024-2025	$447	$786
Graduate	2022-2023	$540	$836
	2023-2024	$572	$881
	2024-2025	$606	$928

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,854 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 2.20% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.

The ISU's 2024 on-campus COA is $23,210 for state residents and $42,320 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $23,656 for state residents and $42,766 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At ISU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$8,356
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$27,466
Room & Board	$7,924	$8,370
Personal Expenses	$5,930	$5,930
Books & Supplies	$1,000
COA (In-State)	$23,210	$23,656
COA (Out-of-State)	$42,320	$42,766

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.

ISU Tuition Charts

The following charts visualize tuition, fees, living costs, and other expenses at ISU. You can enlarge the chart to view detailed information.

4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at ISU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at ISU is $34,652 for Idaho residents and $117,498 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.

ISU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$8,477	$8,600	$8,724	$8,851	$34,652
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$28,209	$28,972	$29,756	$30,561	$117,498
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$8,600	$8,724	$8,851	$8,979	$35,153
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$28,972	$29,756	$30,561	$31,388	$120,676
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$8,724	$8,851	$8,979	$9,109	$35,662
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$29,756	$30,561	$31,388	$32,237	$123,941
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$8,851	$8,979	$9,109	$9,241	$36,179
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$30,561	$31,388	$32,237	$33,109	$127,294
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$8,979	$9,109	$9,241	$9,375	$36,703
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$31,388	$32,237	$33,109	$34,004	$130,737

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 $95,866 for Idaho residents and $178,712 for out-of-state students.

ISU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$23,509	$23,811	$24,118	$24,428	$95,866
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$43,241	$44,183	$45,149	$46,139	$178,712
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,811	$24,118	$24,428	$24,743	$97,100
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$44,183	$45,149	$46,139	$47,152	$182,623
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$24,118	$24,428	$24,743	$25,062	$98,352
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$45,149	$46,139	$47,152	$48,190	$186,630
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$24,428	$24,743	$25,062	$25,386	$99,620
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$46,139	$47,152	$48,190	$49,254	$190,735
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$24,743	$25,062	$25,386	$25,714	$100,906
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$47,152	$48,190	$49,254	$50,344	$194,940

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 68% 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 $67,434 for Idaho residents and $150,280 for out-of-state students.

ISU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$16,401	$16,703	$17,010	$17,320	$67,434
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$36,133	$37,075	$38,041	$39,031	$150,280
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$16,703	$17,010	$17,320	$17,635	$68,668
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$37,075	$38,041	$39,031	$40,044	$154,191
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$17,010	$17,320	$17,635	$17,954	$69,920
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$38,041	$39,031	$40,044	$41,082	$158,198
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$17,320	$17,635	$17,954	$18,278	$71,188
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$39,031	$40,044	$41,082	$42,146	$162,303
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$17,635	$17,954	$18,278	$18,606	$72,474
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$40,044	$41,082	$42,146	$43,236	$166,508

	In-State	Out-of-State
Idaho State University	$8,356	$27,466
Weber State University	$6,391	$17,084
University of Northern Colorado	$12,010	$26,204
Eastern Washington University	$8,353	$25,892
The University of Montana	$8,152	$31,622
Southern Utah University	$6,770	$20,586