Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,738. 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 | $9,084 | $28,320 |
| Housing & meals | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| Books & supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Personal & travel | $3,552 | $3,552 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$510 | −$510 |
| Total cost of attendance | $23,738 | $42,974 |
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
University of Idaho net price compared with other Idaho colleges
University of Idaho has the 4th-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 University of Idaho costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho | 76% | $14,831 | 57% | $54,670 | This school |
| Idaho State University | — | $12,193 | 39% | $45,608 | |
| Lewis-Clark State College | 88% | $15,635 | 40% | $46,001 | |
| College of Southern Idaho | — | $6,095 | 33% | $40,916 | |
| 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
University of Idaho would cost you $2,638 more per year than Idaho State University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Idaho, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$2,456).
- Idaho State University gives aided families $427 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Idaho resident | University of Idaho | ISU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,084 | $8,610 | +$474 |
| Books & supplies | $1,232 | $1,000 | +$232 |
| Housing & meals | $10,380 | $7,924 | +$2,456 |
| Personal & travel | $3,552 | $5,930 | −$2,378 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$510 | −$1,937 | +$1,427 |
| Sticker price | $23,738 | $21,527 | +$2,211 |
| Average grants | −$8,907 | −$9,334 | +$427 |
| You pay | $14,831 | $12,193 | +$2,638 |
“+” means University 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.
University of Idaho cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Idaho?
Tuition and fees are $9,084 a year for Idaho residents and $28,320 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending University of Idaho?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $23,738 a year for Idaho residents living on campus and about $42,974 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at University of Idaho?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $14,831 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $11,270; $48–75k pay $13,374; $110k+ pay $18,791. These figures are for Idaho residents.
How much debt do University of Idaho graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,784, and 4.1% 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 University of Idaho overview