Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $50,542. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $37,845 |
| Housing & meals | $11,935 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $2,200 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,638 |
| Total cost of attendance | $50,542 |
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.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
The College of Idaho net price compared with other Idaho colleges
The College of Idaho has the 6th-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 The College of Idaho costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of Idaho | 49% | $19,481 | 63% | $48,473 | This school |
| Northwest Nazarene University | 65% | $29,580 | 71% | $51,719 | |
| New Saint Andrews College | 84% | — | 74% | — | |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | 96% | $8,221 | 55% | $53,406 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
The College of Idaho would cost you $10,099 less per year than Northwest Nazarene University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at The College of Idaho, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$2,949).
- The College of Idaho gives aided families $5,478 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Idaho resident | The College of Idaho | Northwest Nazarene University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $37,845 | $40,794 | −$2,949 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,320 | −$120 |
| Housing & meals | $11,935 | $11,550 | +$385 |
| Personal & travel | $2,200 | $4,346 | −$2,146 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,638 | −$2,847 | +$209 |
| Sticker price | $50,542 | $55,163 | −$4,621 |
| Average grants | −$31,061 | −$25,583 | −$5,478 |
| You pay | $19,481 | $29,580 | −$10,099 |
“+” means The College of 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.
The College of Idaho cost questions
How much is tuition at The College of Idaho?
Tuition and fees are $37,845 a year.
What is the total cost of attending The College of Idaho?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $50,542 a year.
What do families actually pay at The College of Idaho?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $19,481 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $14,026; $48–75k pay $17,773; $110k+ pay $23,095.
How much debt do The College of Idaho graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $17,000, and 3.7% 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 The College of Idaho overview