In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Idaho Colleges is $6,821 for in-state and $18,129 for out-of-state students. For Idaho private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $21,458.
Compared to last year's tuition in Idaho, in-state tuition has increased by 2.40% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 0.28%. The private schools' tuition increased by 3.01%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Idaho Colleges.
Idaho Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2025 national average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students.
This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Idaho, and other level of colleges can be compared at:
Idaho Community Colleges
Idaho Trade Schools
Northwest Nazarene University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,824 and Brigham Young University-Idaho has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,800 among Idaho Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Idaho Colleges is as follows:
- The tuition & fees is $6,821 for in-state and $18,129 for out-of-state students.
- Private schools' tuition is $21,458.
- The tuition per credit hour is $277 for state residents and $739 for out-of-state.
- The cost for books & supplies is $1,091.
- The living cost is $10,213 (on-campus) and $9,636 (off-campus).
2025 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Idaho Colleges
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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Idaho Colleges | School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
On Campus | Off Campus |
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Boise Bible CollegeBoise, ID | $11,802 |
| $420 |
| $500 |
$9,036 |
$9,932 |
|---|
|
Boise State UniversityBoise, ID | $9,048 |
$27,788 | $278 |
$722 | $800 |
$14,884 |
$13,634 |
|---|
|
Brigham Young University-IdahoRexburg, ID | $4,800 |
| $200 |
| $572 |
$5,180 |
$5,208 |
|---|
|
College of Eastern IdahoIdaho Falls, ID | $4,390 |
$6,750 | $190 |
$280 | $1,588 |
- |
$9,100 |
|---|
|
College of Southern IdahoTwin Falls, ID | $4,560 |
$6,840 | $140 |
$285 | $1,060 |
$6,360 |
$9,979 |
|---|
|
College of Western IdahoNampa, ID | $4,446 |
$7,454 | $189 |
$306 | $1,518 |
- |
$8,557 |
|---|
|
Eagle Gate College-Boise CampusBoise, ID | $19,068 |
| - |
| - |
- |
$11,712 |
|---|
|
Idaho State UniversityPocatello, ID | $8,610 |
$27,720 | $352 |
$952 | $1,000 |
$7,882 |
$8,651 |
|---|
|
Lewis-Clark State CollegeLewiston, ID | $7,610 |
$22,028 | $389 |
$389 | $1,570 |
$12,492 |
$11,342 |
|---|
|
New Saint Andrews CollegeMoscow, ID | $16,800 |
| $700 |
| $1,400 |
- |
$4,000 |
|---|
|
Northwest Nazarene UniversityNampa, ID | $40,824 |
| $1,710 |
| $700 |
$12,070 |
$12,330 |
|---|
|
Provo College-Idaho Falls CampusIdaho Falls, ID | $19,068 |
| - |
| - |
- |
$11,712 |
|---|
|
The College of IdahoCaldwell, ID | $37,845 |
| $1,535 |
| $1,200 |
$12,773 |
$7,500 |
|---|
|
University of IdahoMoscow, ID | $9,084 |
$28,320 | $402 |
$1,364 | $1,180 |
$11,243 |
$11,243 |
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| Average | $6,821 | $19,793 | $277 | $739 | $1,091 | $10,213 | $9,636 |
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*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.
Frequently Asked Questions for Idaho Tuition
The average in-state tuition and fees for 7 public colleges in Idaho is $6,821. The average out-of-state tuition and fees for public colleges in Idaho is $18,129 for the academic year 2024-2025.
The average tuition and fees for 7 private colleges in Idaho is $21,458.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for in-state students in Idaho public colleges is $18,125 for on-campus living and $17,548 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for out-of-state students in Idaho public colleges is $29,433 for on-campus living and $28,855 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for private colleges in Idaho is $32,762 for on-campus living and $32,185 for off-campus living.
Out-of-state tuition is $11,307 higher than in-state tuition on average.
Private tuition is $3,330 higher than public out-of-state tuition on average.
Recent data shows in-state public tuition changed by 2.40% and out-of-state public tuition changed by 0.28% and private tuition changed by 3.01% from last year.