Idaho State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,872

Cost of attendance at Idaho State University in 2022 for students from Idaho.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Idaho's average	$7,163
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,326

Cost of attendance at Idaho State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Idaho's average	$20,992
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Idaho State University was $13,012. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Idaho State

Idaho State net price calculator

$13,012

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Idaho and nationwide.

Idaho's average	$13,016
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Idaho State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$13,012	$13	$14,986	$15,760	$18,248	$20,331	$20,646
2021	$12,999	$136 (1%)	$15,185	$16,214	$18,464	$20,408	$20,652
2020	$13,135	$214 (2%)	$14,680	$15,639	$18,001	$19,875	$20,022
2019	$13,349	$712 (6%)	$14,622	$15,444	$17,706	$19,645	$19,858
2018	$12,637	$664 (5%)	$14,507	$15,428	$17,674	$19,358	$19,592
2017	$13,301	$130	$14,319	$15,170	$17,539	$19,267	$19,526
2016	$13,171	$430 (3%)	$14,026	$14,949	$17,145	$19,026	$19,134
2015	$12,741	$473 (4%)	$13,203	$13,854	$16,241	$18,101	$18,233
2014	$12,268	--	$12,389	$13,251	$15,814	$17,141	$17,257

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Idaho State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$23,172	No change	$7,872	$14,300	$1,000
2021	$23,172	$99	$7,872	$14,300	$1,000
2020	$23,073	$452 (2%)	$7,872	$14,201	$1,000
2019	$22,621	$254 (1%)	$7,420	$14,201	$1,000
2018	$22,367	$210	$7,166	$14,201	$1,000
2017	$22,157	$172	$6,956	$14,201	$1,000
2016	$21,985	$218 (1%)	$6,784	$14,201	$1,000
2015	$21,767	$699 (3%)	$6,566	$14,201	$1,000
2014	$21,068	$1,284 (6%)	$6,344	$13,724	$1,000
2013	$19,784	--	$6,070	$12,714	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Idaho State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,213 dormitories available to its students at $2,950 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Idaho State is $328 per month.
Does Idaho State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Idaho State for one academic year is $4,390, which works out to $488 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Idaho State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Idaho State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $5,930

If living off-campus, with family: $5,930

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,930
How much is Idaho State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $65 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Idaho State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Idaho State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$402	$526
For out-of-state students	$686	$809

Housing and Meal

Idaho State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Idaho State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,390	$2,950	N/A	19	1,213
2021	$4,264	$2,950	N/A	19	1,213
2020	$4,476	$2,978	N/A	19	1,203
2019	$4,357	$2,850	N/A	19	1,203
2018	$4,234	$2,790	N/A	19	1,203
2017	$3,788	$2,875	N/A	19	1,203
2016	$3,678	$2,660	N/A	19	1,174

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Idaho State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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