Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $12,803. 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 | $3,360 | $6,840 |
| Housing & meals | $5,750 | $5,750 |
| Books & supplies | $990 | $990 |
| Personal & travel | $4,448 | $4,448 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,745 | −$1,745 |
| Total cost of attendance | $12,803 | $16,283 |
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
College of Southern Idaho net price compared with other Idaho colleges
College of Southern Idaho has the 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 College of Southern Idaho costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Southern Idaho | — | $6,095 | 33% | $40,916 | This school |
| Idaho State University | — | $12,193 | 39% | $45,608 | |
| Lewis-Clark State College | 88% | $15,635 | 40% | $46,001 | |
| University of Idaho | 76% | $14,831 | 57% | $54,670 | |
| Boise State University | 87% | $21,610 | 60% | $51,658 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
College of Southern Idaho would cost you $6,098 less per year than Idaho State University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at College of Southern Idaho, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$5,250).
- Idaho State University gives aided families $2,626 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Idaho resident | College of Southern Idaho | ISU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $3,360 | $8,610 | −$5,250 |
| Books & supplies | $990 | $1,000 | −$10 |
| Housing & meals | $5,750 | $7,924 | −$2,174 |
| Personal & travel | $4,448 | $5,930 | −$1,482 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,745 | −$1,937 | +$192 |
| Sticker price | $12,803 | $21,527 | −$8,724 |
| Average grants | −$6,708 | −$9,334 | +$2,626 |
| You pay | $6,095 | $12,193 | −$6,098 |
“+” means College of Southern Idaho 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.
College of Southern Idaho cost questions
How much is tuition at College of Southern Idaho?
Tuition and fees are $3,360 a year for Idaho residents and $6,840 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending College of Southern Idaho?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $12,803 a year for Idaho residents living on campus and about $16,283 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at College of Southern Idaho?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $6,095 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $4,749; $48–75k pay $7,017; $110k+ pay $7,520. These figures are for Idaho residents.
How much debt do College of Southern Idaho graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $5,500, and 10.1% 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 College of Southern Idaho overview