Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Idaho is $8,816 for Idaho residents and $29,784 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 5.00% for Idaho residents and increased by 7.79% 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 higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for UIdaho is $9,257 for Idaho residents and $32,104 for out-of-state students which is a 7.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 5.00% for Idaho residents and increased by 7.79% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,932. The Living costs increased by 5.40% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
You may want to compare the school to other Idaho schools with tuition changes from last year at Idaho colleges tuition change page.
UIdaho Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,396 $27,632$13,218
2023-2024$8,816$29,784$13,932
Change % 2023-20245.00%7.79%5.40%
2024-2025$9,257$32,104$14,685
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Idaho - COA
University of Idaho - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Idaho - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $10,548 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $29,784 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 UIdaho is $11,162 for Idaho residents and $30,376 for out-of-state students which is a 2.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
University of Idaho has a law school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $25,932 for in-state and $45,168 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at University of Idaho College of Law page.
UIdaho Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,968 $29,204$13,218
2023-2024$10,548$29,784$13,932
Change % 2023-20245.82%1.99%5.40%
2024-2025$11,162$30,376$14,685
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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.
University of Idaho - 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 UIdaho. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $386 for Idaho residents and $1,434 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $531 for Idaho residents and $1,602 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$368$1,330
2023-2024$386$1,434
2024-2025$405$1,546
Graduate2022-2023$502$1,571
2023-2024$531$1,602
2024-2025$562$1,634
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.
University of Idaho - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Idaho - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Idaho and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Idaho and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Idaho$8,816$29,784
Portland State University$11,238$30,138
Weber State University$6,391$17,084
California State University-Sacramento$7,602$19,482
Northern Arizona University$12,652$28,900
University of Northern Colorado$12,010$26,204

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

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UIdaho?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UIdaho is $36,563 for Idaho residents and $124,853 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$8,944$9,074$9,206$9,339$36,563
Out-of-State$30,345$30,917$31,499$32,092$124,853
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$9,074$9,206$9,339$9,475$37,094
Out-of-State$30,917$31,499$32,092$32,697$127,204
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$9,206$9,339$9,475$9,612$37,632
Out-of-State$31,499$32,092$32,697$33,313$129,600
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$9,339$9,475$9,612$9,752$38,179
Out-of-State$32,092$32,697$33,313$33,940$132,041
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$9,475$9,612$9,752$9,894$38,733
Out-of-State$32,697$33,313$33,940$34,579$134,528

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 $101,453 for Idaho residents and $189,743 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Idaho.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$24,520$25,073$25,613$26,166$101,453
Out-of-State$45,921$46,916$47,933$48,973$189,743
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$25,073$25,640$26,193$26,760$103,747
Out-of-State$46,916$47,933$48,973$50,036$193,858
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$25,640$26,220$26,787$27,368$106,098
Out-of-State$47,933$48,973$50,036$51,124$198,066
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$26,220$26,814$27,395$27,990$108,505
Out-of-State$48,973$50,036$51,124$52,235$202,368
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$26,814$27,423$28,018$28,628$110,972
Out-of-State$50,036$51,124$52,235$53,372$206,767

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 85% 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 $60,809 for Idaho residents and $149,099 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of Idaho.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$14,359$14,912$15,452$16,005$60,809
Out-of-State$35,760$36,755$37,772$38,812$149,099
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$14,912$15,479$16,032$16,599$63,103
Out-of-State$36,755$37,772$38,812$39,875$153,214
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$15,479$16,059$16,626$17,207$65,454
Out-of-State$37,772$38,812$39,875$40,963$157,422
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$16,059$16,653$17,234$17,829$67,861
Out-of-State$38,812$39,875$40,963$42,074$161,724
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$16,653$17,262$17,857$18,467$70,328
Out-of-State$39,875$40,963$42,074$43,211$166,123

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 University of Idaho.
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University of Idaho 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$8,816$1,232$13,932$29,784$1,232 $13,932
Graduate$10,548 $1,232$13,932$29,784 $1,232$13,932
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