2024 Average Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs in Idaho State

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 $39,370 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.

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2024 Costs of Attendance (COA)

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.

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Table. 2024 Average Costs of Attendance for Idaho Colleges (4-Years)
	Undergraduate		Graduate
	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$7,580	$22,490	$10,559	$28,275
Books & Supplies	$1,082		$1,082
Room & Board	$14,276		$14,276
COA	$22,939	$37,849	$25,917	$43,634

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Idaho, 35 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.

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Table. 2024 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Idaho Universities and Colleges
	Public Schools				Private Schools
	4 Years or High		2-4 Years		4 Years or High	2-4 Years
	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State	4 Years or High	2-4 Years
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	$20,612	-

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Expensive Idaho Colleges (Highest Undergraduate Tuition)

Northwest Nazarene University	$39,370
The College of Idaho	$36,030
University of Idaho	$29,784
Idaho State University	$27,466
Boise State University	$26,976

Inexpensive Idaho Colleges (Lowest Undergraduate Tuition)

Brigham Young University-Idaho	$4,656
College of Southern Idaho	$6,840
Boise Bible College	$11,240
New Saint Andrews College	$15,700
Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus	$18,645

Based on out-of-state tuition rates of 4 years (or high) colleges

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

10 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.

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Table. 2024 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for Idaho Universities and Colleges
	Public Schools		Private Schools
	In-State	Out-of-State	Private Schools
2020	$9,816	$27,300	$12,638
2021	$9,816	$27,409	$16,209
2022	$8,594	$23,121	$15,339
2023	$8,843	$24,212	$15,552
2024	$10,559	$28,275	$16,431

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Expensive Graduate Schools in Idaho

Idaho State University	$30,152
University of Idaho	$29,784
Boise State University	$28,605
Lewis-Clark State College	$24,560
The College of Idaho	$22,975

Inexpensive Graduate Schools in Idaho

New Saint Andrews College	$10,480
Northwest Nazarene University	$11,408
Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus	$18,645
Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus	$18,645
The College of Idaho	$22,975

Based on out-of-state tuition rates of 4 years (or high) colleges

2024 Books & Supplies Costs

The average books & supplies costs of Idaho colleges in 2024 is $1,082. The books & supplies costs rose 101.98% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2024 books & supplies costs and costs changes over last 5 years

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Table. 2024 Average Books & Supplies Costs for Idaho Universities and Colleges
	Books & Supplies
2020	$1,106
2021	$1,100
2022	$1,085
2023	$1,061
2024	$1,082

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2024 Average Living Costs

The average living costs 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 costs rose 111.82% and off-campus costs rose 104.62% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2024 living costs and compares to last 5 years.

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Table. 2024 Average Living Costs for Idaho Universities and Colleges
	On-Campus	Off-Campus
2020	$11,389	$11,911
2021	$11,679	$12,550
2022	$12,243	$13,801
2023	$12,767	$13,795
2024	$14,276	$14,433

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Undergraduate

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

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Graduate

Boise State University Public, four-years | Boise
University of Idaho Public, four-years | Moscow
New Saint Andrews College Private, four-years | Moscow
Idaho State University Public, four-years | Pocatello
Northwest Nazarene University Private, four-years | Nampa
Lewis-Clark State College Public, four-years | Lewiston
The College of Idaho Private, four-years | Caldwell
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine Private, four-years | Meridian
College of Western Idaho Public, 2-4 years | Nampa
Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology Private, Less than 2-years | Boise

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Online Schools

College of Southern Idaho Public, four-years | Twin Falls
Idaho State University Public, four-years | Pocatello
Boise Bible College Private, four-years | Boise
Lewis-Clark State College Public, four-years | Lewiston
College of Western Idaho Public, 2-4 years | Nampa
University of Idaho Public, four-years | Moscow
Boise State University Public, four-years | Boise
College of Eastern Idaho Public, 2-4 years | Idaho Falls
Carrington College-Boise Private, 2-4 years | Boise
Northwest Nazarene University Private, four-years | Nampa

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Nathan Layne Institute of Cosmetology Private, Less than 2-years | Chubbuck
Austin Kade Academy Private, Less than 2-years | Idaho Falls
Headmasters School of Hair Design Private, Less than 2-years | Lewiston
Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology Private, Less than 2-years | Boise
Boise Barber College Private, Less than 2-years | Boise
Academy di Firenze Private, Less than 2-years | Jerome
Milan Institute-Boise Private, Less than 2-years | Boise
Paul Mitchell the School-Boise Private, Less than 2-years | Boise
Aveda Institute-Boise Private, Less than 2-years | Boise
Mr Leon's School of Hair Design-Moscow Private, Less than 2-years | Moscow

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