Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,877 when living on campus and $24,875 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $49,151 when living on campus and $48,148 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Northwest Nazarene University | $39,370 | $1,320 | $15,896 | $18,062 | |
| The College of Idaho | $36,030 | $1,200 | $14,135 | $9,700 | |
| University of Idaho | $8,816 | $29,784 | $1,232 | $13,932 | $13,932 |
| Idaho State University | $8,356 | $27,466 | $1,000 | $13,854 | $14,300 |
| Boise State University | $8,782 | $26,976 | $1,226 | $22,333 | $19,144 |
| Average | $8,651 | $31,925 | $1,196 | $16,030 | $15,028 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,651 for in-state students and $31,925 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northwest Nazarene University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,370 and Boise State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $26,976 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northwest Nazarene University | $36,298 | $39,370 | ||
| The College of Idaho | $34,630 | $36,030 | ||
| University of Idaho | $8,396 | $27,632 | $8,816 | $29,784 |
| Idaho State University | $7,958 | $25,936 | $8,356 | $27,466 |
| Boise State University | $8,364 | $25,701 | $8,782 | $26,976 |
| Average | $8,239 | $30,039 | $8,651 | $31,925 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,767 for state residents and $24,585 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.23% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Idaho State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,788 and Northwest Nazarene University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,108.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northwest Nazarene University | $11,293 | $11,408 | ||
| The College of Idaho | $22,565 | $22,975 | ||
| University of Idaho | $9,968 | $29,204 | $10,548 | $29,784 |
| Idaho State University | $10,631 | $28,608 | $11,268 | $30,152 |
| Boise State University | $10,068 | $27,405 | $10,486 | $28,605 |
| Average | $10,222 | $23,815 | $10,767 | $24,585 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $16,030 when a student lives on campus and $15,028 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Northwest Nazarene University | $11,550 | $4,346 | $11,862 | $6,200 | - |
| The College of Idaho | $11,935 | $2,200 | $7,500 | $2,200 | - |
| University of Idaho | $10,380 | $3,552 | $10,380 | $3,552 | - |
| Idaho State University | $7,924 | $5,930 | $8,370 | $5,930 | - |
| Boise State University | $16,610 | $5,723 | $13,080 | $6,064 | - |
| Average | $11,680 | $4,350 | $10,238 | $4,789 | - |