Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between best schools in Idaho. For state residents, the average COA is $26,740 when living on campus and $24,328 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $47,709 when living on campus and $45,297 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
| 1 | Northwest Nazarene University | $40,824 | $700 | $17,100 | $19,466 | |
| 2 | University of Idaho | $9,084 | $28,320 | $1,180 | $16,619 | $16,619 |
| 3 | Boise State University | $9,048 | $27,788 | $800 | $21,343 | $20,187 |
| 4 | New Saint Andrews College | $16,800 | $1,400 | - | $5,650 | |
| 5 | The College of Idaho | $37,845 | $1,200 | $15,023 | $9,700 | |
| 6 | Idaho State University | $8,610 | $27,720 | $1,000 | $13,812 | $14,581 |
| Average | $8,914 | $29,883 | $1,047 | $16,779 | $14,367 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in Idaho. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,914 for in-state students and $29,883 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in Idaho are increased by 1.38% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Idaho, Northwest Nazarene University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,024 and New Saint Andrews College has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,800 for undergraduate programs.
| Rank | Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Northwest Nazarene University | $40,895 | $40,824 | ||
| 2 | University of Idaho | $8,816 | $29,784 | $9,084 | $28,320 |
| 3 | Boise State University | $8,782 | $26,976 | $9,048 | $27,788 |
| 4 | New Saint Andrews College | $15,700 | $16,800 | ||
| 5 | The College of Idaho | $36,030 | $37,845 | ||
| 6 | Idaho State University | $8,356 | $27,466 | $8,610 | $27,720 |
| Average | $8,651 | $29,475 | $8,914 | $29,883 | |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in Idaho. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,047 for state residents and $22,794 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in Idaho are increased by 2.52% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Idaho, Idaho State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,126 and New Saint Andrews College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,200.
| Rank | Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Northwest Nazarene University | $11,408 | $11,634 | ||
| 2 | University of Idaho | $10,548 | $29,784 | $10,816 | $30,052 |
| 3 | Boise State University | $10,486 | $28,605 | $10,803 | $29,543 |
| 4 | New Saint Andrews College | $10,480 | $11,200 | ||
| 5 | The College of Idaho | $22,975 | $23,700 | ||
| 6 | Idaho State University | $11,268 | $30,152 | $11,522 | $30,632 |
| Average | $10,767 | $22,234 | $11,047 | $22,794 | |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between best schools in Idaho. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of best schools in Idaho is $16,779 when a student lives on campus and $14,367 when living off campus.
| Rank | Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | ||
| 1 | Northwest Nazarene University | $12,070 | $5,030 | $12,330 | $7,136 | $7,136 |
| 2 | University of Idaho | $11,243 | $5,376 | $11,243 | $5,376 | $5,376 |
| 3 | Boise State University | $14,884 | $6,459 | $13,634 | $6,553 | $5,908 |
| 4 | New Saint Andrews College | - | - | $4,000 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| 5 | The College of Idaho | $12,773 | $2,250 | $7,500 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| 6 | Idaho State University | $7,882 | $5,930 | $8,651 | $5,930 | $5,930 |
| Average | $11,770 | $5,009 | $9,560 | $4,808 | $4,700 | |
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