Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate 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 and fees is 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 ISU is $8,774 for Idaho residents and $29,086 for out-of-state students which is a 5.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
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. 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.
You may want to compare the school to other Idaho schools with tuition changes from last year at Idaho colleges tuition change page.
ISU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,958 $25,936$13,556
2023-2024$8,356$27,466$13,854
Change % 2023-20245.00%5.90%2.20%
2024-2025$8,774$29,086$14,159
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Idaho State University - COA
Idaho State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Idaho State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $11,268 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $30,152 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 ISU is $11,943 for Idaho residents and $31,779 for out-of-state students which is a 5.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
ISU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$10,631 $28,608$13,556
2023-2024$11,268$30,152$13,854
Change % 2023-20245.99%5.40%2.20%
2024-2025$11,943$31,779$14,159
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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.
Idaho 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 ISU. The undergraduate tuition 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)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$406$702
2023-2024$426$743
2024-2025$447$786
Graduate2022-2023$540$836
2023-2024$572$881
2024-2025$606$928
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.
Idaho State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Idaho State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Idaho State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Idaho State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Idaho State University$8,356$27,466
Weber State University$6,391$17,084
California State University-Sacramento$7,602$19,482
Eastern Washington University$8,353$25,892
University of Northern Colorado$12,010$26,204
Portland State University$11,238$30,138

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

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at ISU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$8,477$8,600$8,724$8,851$34,652
Out-of-State$28,209$28,972$29,756$30,561$117,498
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$8,600$8,724$8,851$8,979$35,153
Out-of-State$28,972$29,756$30,561$31,388$120,676
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$8,724$8,851$8,979$9,109$35,662
Out-of-State$29,756$30,561$31,388$32,237$123,941
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$8,851$8,979$9,109$9,241$36,179
Out-of-State$30,561$31,388$32,237$33,109$127,294
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$8,979$9,109$9,241$9,375$36,703
Out-of-State$31,388$32,237$33,109$34,004$130,737

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 $95,866 for Idaho residents and $178,712 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Idaho State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$23,509$23,811$24,118$24,428$95,866
Out-of-State$43,241$44,183$45,149$46,139$178,712
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$23,811$24,118$24,428$24,743$97,100
Out-of-State$44,183$45,149$46,139$47,152$182,623
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$24,118$24,428$24,743$25,062$98,352
Out-of-State$45,149$46,139$47,152$48,190$186,630
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$24,428$24,743$25,062$25,386$99,620
Out-of-State$46,139$47,152$48,190$49,254$190,735
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$24,743$25,062$25,386$25,714$100,906
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.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Idaho State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$16,401$16,703$17,010$17,320$67,434
Out-of-State$36,133$37,075$38,041$39,031$150,280
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$16,703$17,010$17,320$17,635$68,668
Out-of-State$37,075$38,041$39,031$40,044$154,191
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$17,010$17,320$17,635$17,954$69,920
Out-of-State$38,041$39,031$40,044$41,082$158,198
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$17,320$17,635$17,954$18,278$71,188
Out-of-State$39,031$40,044$41,082$42,146$162,303
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$17,635$17,954$18,278$18,606$72,474
Out-of-State$40,044$41,082$42,146$43,236$166,508

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 Idaho State University.
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Idaho State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$8,356$1,000$13,854$27,466$1,000 $13,854
Graduate$11,268 $1,000$13,854$30,152 $1,000$13,854
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