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What college costs in Idaho

We have federal cost data for 9 four-year colleges in Idaho: 4 public and 5 private. For 2024–25, the median cost of attendance was $23,738 at public colleges (in-state) and $39,585 at private colleges. The median average net price, what students who got federal aid actually paid, was $19,481. Colleges are sorted by average net price.

Idaho state financial aid

Source: U.S. Department of Education state contacts. State grants usually require state residency and the FAFSA.

Public colleges in Idaho (4)
CollegeCost of attendanceAvg net priceNet price, income under $30k
Idaho State UniversityPocatello$21,527$12,193$10,593
University of IdahoMoscow$23,738$14,831$11,270
Lewis-Clark State CollegeLewiston$21,925$15,635$13,080
Boise State UniversityBoise$28,224$21,610$18,165
Private colleges in Idaho (5)
CollegeCost of attendanceAvg net priceNet price, income under $30k
Boise Bible CollegeBoise$23,301$15,058n/a
The College of IdahoCaldwell$50,542$19,481$14,026
Northwest Nazarene UniversityNampa$55,163$29,580$28,732
Eagle Gate College-Boise CampusBoise$35,847$30,241$29,464
Provo College-Idaho Falls CampusIdaho Falls$39,585$33,576$34,080

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, cost of attendance 2024–25. Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid; it doesn't apply to international students. Public costs are in-state. Colleges with too little reported data are left out.

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