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Idaho Tuition & Cost

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How much does it cost to attend?

In State Idaho Resident Sticker Price

$22,254
In State Costs for University of Idaho
Fee Cost
Tuition$6,182
Books and Supplies$1,232
Other Fees$2,158
Room and Board $9,610
Other Expenses Budget$3,072

Out of State Resident Sticker Price

$41,490
Out of State Costs for University of Idaho
Fee Cost
Tuition$25,418
Books and Supplies$1,232
Other Fees$2,158
Room and Board $9,610
Other Expenses Budget$3,072

In-State Tuition

In-state tuition at University of Idaho for undergraduate students residing in Idaho is $6,182. Room and board charges total $9,610 per year. Students will also need to budget for books and supplies, which typically amount to $1,232 annually. Other administrative or academic fees are $2,158 for the year. Additionally, students should plan an estimated $3,072 for other miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. In sum, residents attending University of Idaho full time should expect a total annual cost of $22,254.

Out-of-State Tuition

Undergraduate tuition at University of Idaho is $25,418 for out-of-state students. Additionally, out-of-state students are charged $9,610 for room and board, $1,232 for textbooks and educational resources, plus fees of $2,158. Students are advised to budget $3,072 for other expenses. When these costs are combined, annual out-of-state charges total $41,490. This figure is 86.4% higher than what Idaho residents pay.

All price data is sourced from the 2021/2022 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.

Net Price

The average reported annual net price for University of Idaho for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $14,929 in 2019/2020. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending University of Idaho, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that this net price can fluctuate based on factors such as family income and individual financial need.

Average Net Price 2019/2020

$14,929
Net Price by Income University of Idaho
Family Income Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000$10,816
$30,001 to $48,000$11,148
$48,001 to $75,000$13,998
$75,001 to $110,000$17,652
$110,000+$18,861

Financial Aid

98% of full-time undergrad University of Idaho received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $10,483 per student during the 2019/2020 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back. 46% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $5,101 and 3% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $10,526.

Finanical Aid University of Idaho
Type Avg./Student Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid $10,483 98%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships $7,635 91%
Pell Grants $4,618 35%
Other Federal Grants $657 77%
State and Local Grants $3,483 28%
Federal Student Loans $5,101 46%
Other Student Loans $10,526 3%

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to University of Idaho, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $53,012. The loan balance of $53,012 is a four year multiple of the $13,253 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $562 could be required to satisfy your student loan.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 4.99%.

Example Loan $53,012
Stafford Loan Interest Rate 4.99%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan 10 years
Example Monthly Payment $562.02
Total Interest Paid $14,429.85
Sum of All Loan Payments $67,441.85

Projected 4 Year Degree Price

4 Year Sticker Price

$89,016
Year Idaho Residents Non Residents
1 $22,254 $41,490
2 $23,133 $43,130
3 $24,048 $44,834
4 $24,998 $46,606

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at University of Idaho to be $89,016 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 4% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at University of Idaho
Price Per Credit 3 Credit Class 4 Credit Class
Idaho Residents $368 $1,104 $1,472
Out of State Residents $1,330 $3,990 $5,320

Estimated cost for a class at University of Idaho based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at University of Idaho versus other colleges.

Tuition Payment Plans Available

University of Idaho Payment Plans
Tuition Payment Plan No
Prepaid Tuition Plan No
Alternative Tuition Plan No
Guaranteed Tuition Plan No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=142285 IPEDS survey data for University of Idaho.