Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,224. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Idaho residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,048 | $27,788 |
| Housing & meals | $16,610 | $16,610 |
| Books & supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| Personal & travel | $5,723 | $5,723 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,383 | −$4,383 |
| Total cost of attendance | $28,224 | $46,964 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Boise State University net price compared with other Idaho colleges
Boise State University has the 7th-lowest average net price of 8 Idaho colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of Southern Idaho | $6,095 | 33% | $40,916 |
| 2 | Brigham Young University-Idaho | $8,221 | 55% | $53,406 |
| 3 | Idaho State University | $12,193 | 39% | $45,608 |
| 4 | University of Idaho | $14,831 | 57% | $54,670 |
| 5 | Lewis-Clark State College | $15,635 | 40% | $46,001 |
| 6 | The College of Idaho | $19,481 | 63% | $48,473 |
| 7 | Boise State University | $21,610 | 60% | $51,658 |
| 8 | Northwest Nazarene University | $29,580 | 71% | $51,719 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Idaho colleges →
Why Boise State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University | 87% | $21,610 | 60% | $51,658 | This school |
| University of Idaho | 76% | $14,831 | 57% | $54,670 | |
| Lewis-Clark State College | 88% | $15,635 | 40% | $46,001 | |
| Idaho State University | — | $12,193 | 39% | $45,608 | |
| College of Southern Idaho | — | $6,095 | 33% | $40,916 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Boise State University would cost you $6,779 more per year than University of Idaho, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Boise State University, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$6,230).
- University of Idaho gives aided families $2,293 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Idaho resident | Boise State University | University of Idaho | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,048 | $9,084 | −$36 |
| Books & supplies | $1,226 | $1,232 | −$6 |
| Housing & meals | $16,610 | $10,380 | +$6,230 |
| Personal & travel | $5,723 | $3,552 | +$2,171 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,383 | −$510 | −$3,873 |
| Sticker price | $28,224 | $23,738 | +$4,486 |
| Average grants | −$6,614 | −$8,907 | +$2,293 |
| You pay | $21,610 | $14,831 | +$6,779 |
“+” means Boise State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Boise State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Boise State University?
Tuition and fees are $9,048 a year for Idaho residents and $27,788 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Boise State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $28,224 a year for Idaho residents living on campus and about $46,964 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Boise State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,610 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $18,165; $48–75k pay $20,731; $110k+ pay $25,893. These figures are for Idaho residents.
How much debt do Boise State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,000, and 4.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Boise State University overview