C of I 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,755

Cost of attendance at The College of Idaho in 2022 for students from Idaho.

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

Idaho's average	$7,163
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,755

Cost of attendance at The College of Idaho in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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

Idaho's average	$20,992
National average	$30,238

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 The College of Idaho was $23,329. 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 C of I

C of I net price calculator

$23,329

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

Idaho's average	$13,016
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of C of I 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	$23,329	$1,986 (9%)	$32,881	$15,428	$19,986	$24,189	$23,517
2021	$21,343	$300 (1%)	$19,109	$17,486	$19,767	$22,377	$24,434
2020	$21,043	$4,975 (19%)	$17,172	$20,715	$18,898	$22,470	$23,498
2019	$26,018	$3,741 (17%)	$19,589	$20,773	$23,487	$23,312	$24,231
2018	$22,277	$2,470 (10%)	$18,616	$20,022	$23,475	$22,888	$25,165
2017	$24,747	$5,020 (25%)	$16,443	$17,671	$18,072	$21,118	$24,452
2016	$19,727	$749 (4%)	$16,825	$16,955	$17,128	$19,415	$22,830
2015	$18,978	$843 (5%)	$13,586	$13,985	$16,874	$20,597	$23,794
2014	$18,135	--	$13,075	$14,392	$16,430	$20,593	$23,542

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of The College of Idaho'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	$44,655	$900 (2%)	$33,755	$9,700	$1,200
2021	$43,755	$1,100 (3%)	$32,855	$9,700	$1,200
2020	$42,655	$1,600 (4%)	$31,755	$9,700	$1,200
2019	$41,055	$1,800 (5%)	$30,155	$9,700	$1,200
2018	$39,255	$1,430 (4%)	$28,755	$9,300	$1,200
2017	$37,825	$1,270 (3%)	$27,425	$9,200	$1,200
2016	$36,555	$1,700 (5%)	$26,155	$9,200	$1,200
2015	$34,855	$2,400 (7%)	$24,955	$8,700	$1,200
2014	$32,455	$700 (2%)	$24,055	$7,200	$1,200
2013	$31,755	--	$23,355	$7,200	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does C of I provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 758 dormitories available to its students at $5,050 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at C of I is $561 per month.
Does C of I provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at C of I for one academic year is $6,108, which works out to $679 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: C of I estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, C of I 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: $2,200

If living off-campus, with family: $2,200

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,200
How much is C of I application fees?: C of I does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: C of I offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

The College of Idaho cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,330	$630
For out-of-state students	$1,330	$630

Housing and Meal

The College of Idaho 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 The College of Idaho for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,108	$5,050	N/A	19	758
2021	$5,820	$4,900	N/A	19	742
2020	$5,649	$5,000	N/A	19	727
2019	$5,353	$4,600	N/A	19	681
2018	$4,732	$4,460	N/A	19	606
2017	$5,130	$4,460	N/A	19	667
2016	$4,981	$4,460	N/A	0	683

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by The College of Idaho during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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