The average tuition & fees of Idaho colleges is $6,589 for Idaho residents and $16,955 for students from other States.
Northwest Nazarene University has the highest (most expensive) tuition & fees of $40,824 and Brigham Young University-Idaho has the lowest tuition & fees (cheapest) of $4,800.
For graduate programs,
Idaho State University has the highest (most expensive) graduate tuition & fees of $27,720 and
New Saint Andrews College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees (cheapest) of $16,800 in Idaho.
The average COA of Idaho 4-year colleges in 2025 is $23,268 for Idaho residents and $34,576 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.
Table. 2025 Average cost of Attendance for Idaho Colleges (4-Years)
| Undergraduate | Graduate |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition & Fees |
$6,821 | $18,129 |
$10,843 | $28,881 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
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| Room & Board | $15,356 | $15,356 |
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| COA | $23,268 | $34,576 | $27,290 | $45,328 |
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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Idaho, 32 schools offer undergraduate programs. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Idaho colleges is $6,589 for Idaho residents and $16,955 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025.
The Idaho tuition & fees have risen 0.28% from last year (4 years colleges).
The following table and chart describe the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees trends over last 5 years in 4-years and 2-4 years (community colleges) colleges.
You may want to compare Idaho schools with tuition changes from last year at Idaho colleges tuition change page.
2025 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Idaho 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 |
|---|
| 2021 |
$6,321 | $16,809 |
$4,960 | $8,736 |
$17,928 | - |
|---|
| 2022 |
$6,325 | $16,932 |
$4,960 | $8,736 |
$19,119 | - |
|---|
| 2023 |
$6,429 | $17,208 |
$4,960 | $8,736 |
$19,137 | - |
|---|
| 2024 |
$6,661 | $18,078 |
$4,960 | $8,736 |
$20,830 | - |
|---|
| 2025 |
$6,821 | $18,129 |
$4,960 | $8,736 |
$21,458 | - |
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Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
9 Idaho colleges offer graduate programs. The average graduate program tuition fees of Idaho colleges is $10,843 for Idaho residents and $28,881 for students from other States. The graduate tuition & fees rose 102.14% from last year.
The following table and chart describe the 2025 graduate tuition & fees and show last 5 years' tuition change.
2025 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for Idaho Universities and Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|
| 2021 |
$9,816 | $27,409 | $16,209 |
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| 2022 |
$8,594 | $23,121 | $15,339 |
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| 2023 |
$8,843 | $24,212 | $15,552 |
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| 2024 |
$10,559 | $28,275 | $16,431 |
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| 2025 |
$10,843 | $28,881 | $16,934 |
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Books & Supplies cost
The average books & supplies cost of Idaho colleges in 2025 is $1,091. The books & supplies cost rose 93.59% from last year. The following table and chart describes the 2025 books & supplies cost and cost changes over last 5 years.
2025 Average Books & Supplies cost for Idaho Universities and Colleges
| Books & Supplies |
|---|
| 2021 | $1,166 |
|---|
| 2022 | $1,154 |
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| 2023 | $1,153 |
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| 2024 | $1,165 |
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| 2025 | $1,091 |
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Average Living cost
The average living cost of Idaho colleges in 2025 is $15,356 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $15,778 living off campus. 10 schools have on-campus living facilities in Idaho State. The on-campus living cost rose 107.57% and off-campus cost rose 109.63% from last year.
The following table and chart describes the 2025 living cost and compares to last 5 years.
2025 Average Living cost for Idaho Universities and Colleges
| On-Campus | Off-Campus |
|---|
| 2021 | $11,679 | $12,448 |
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| 2022 | $12,243 | $13,555 |
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| 2023 | $12,767 | $13,546 |
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| 2024 | $14,276 | $14,392 |
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| 2025 | $15,356 | $15,778 |
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