Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Boise State University is $8,782 for Idaho residents and $26,976 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 5.00% for Idaho residents and increased by 4.96% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Boise State is $9,221 for Idaho residents and $28,314 for out-of-state students which is a 5.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 5.00% for Idaho residents and increased by 4.96% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $22,333 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 16.85% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 12.61% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Idaho schools with tuition changes from last year at Idaho colleges tuition change page.
Boise State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,364 $25,701$19,112
2023-2024$8,782$26,976$22,333
Change % 2023-20245.00%4.96%16.85%
2024-2025$9,221$28,314$26,097
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Boise State University - COA
Boise State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Boise State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $10,486 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $28,605 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Boise State is $10,921 for Idaho residents and $29,858 for out-of-state students which is a 4.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Boise State Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$10,068 $27,405$19,112
2023-2024$10,486$28,605$22,333
Change % 2023-20244.15%4.38%16.85%
2024-2025$10,921$29,858$26,097
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Boise State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition 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 Boise State. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $399 for Idaho residents and $819 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $511 for Idaho residents and $930 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$380$780
2023-2024$399$819
2024-2025$419$860
Graduate2022-2023$491$891
2023-2024$511$930
2024-2025$532$971
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Boise State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Boise State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Boise State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Boise State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Boise State University$8,782$26,976
Colorado State University-Fort Collins$12,896$33,751
California State University-Fresno$6,980$18,860
United States Air Force Academy$0$0
University of New Mexico-Main Campus$8,115$26,450
University of Nevada-Las Vegas$9,142$26,098

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Boise State?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Boise State is $36,950 for Idaho residents and $112,966 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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$8,961$9,143$9,328$9,518$36,950
Out-of-State$27,473$27,979$28,495$29,020$112,966
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$9,143$9,328$9,518$9,712$37,701
Out-of-State$27,979$28,495$29,020$29,554$115,048
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$9,328$9,518$9,712$9,909$38,467
Out-of-State$28,495$29,020$29,554$30,099$117,167
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$9,518$9,712$9,909$10,110$39,249
Out-of-State$29,020$29,554$30,099$30,653$119,326
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$9,712$9,909$10,110$10,316$40,047
Out-of-State$29,554$30,099$30,653$31,218$121,524

Total College Costs Including 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 $147,510 for Idaho residents and $223,526 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Boise State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$34,044$35,855$37,784$39,837$147,510
Out-of-State$52,556$54,691$56,947$59,332$223,526
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$35,855$37,781$39,834$42,018$155,477
Out-of-State$54,691$56,947$59,332$61,854$232,824
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$37,781$39,830$42,014$44,339$163,954
Out-of-State$56,947$59,332$61,854$64,522$242,654
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$39,830$42,011$44,335$46,809$172,975
Out-of-State$59,332$61,854$64,522$67,345$253,052
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$42,011$44,332$46,805$49,439$182,577
Out-of-State$61,854$64,522$67,345$70,334$264,054

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 60% 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 $113,990 for Idaho residents and $190,006 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Boise State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$25,664$27,475$29,404$31,457$113,990
Out-of-State$44,176$46,311$48,567$50,952$190,006
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$27,475$29,401$31,454$33,638$121,957
Out-of-State$46,311$48,567$50,952$53,474$199,304
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$29,401$31,450$33,634$35,959$130,434
Out-of-State$48,567$50,952$53,474$56,142$209,134
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$31,450$33,631$35,955$38,429$139,455
Out-of-State$50,952$53,474$56,142$58,965$219,532
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$33,631$35,952$38,425$41,059$149,057
Out-of-State$53,474$56,142$58,965$61,954$230,534

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Boise State University.
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Boise State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$8,782$1,226$22,333$26,976$1,226 $22,333
Graduate$10,486 $1,226$22,333$28,605 $1,226$22,333
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