UIdaho 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,340

Cost of attendance at University of Idaho in 2022 for students from Idaho.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Idaho's average	$7,163
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,576

Cost of attendance at University of Idaho in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Idaho's average	$20,992
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Idaho was $15,435. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UIdaho

UIdaho net price calculator

$15,435

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Idaho and nationwide.

Idaho's average	$13,016
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of UIdaho for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$15,435	$506 (3%)	$9,185	$8,744	$11,106	$16,568	$17,136
2021	$14,929	$88	$10,816	$11,148	$13,998	$17,652	$18,861
2020	$15,017	$197 (1%)	$10,877	$11,735	$13,528	$17,509	$18,844
2019	$15,214	$217 (1%)	$11,629	$12,370	$15,144	$18,113	$18,975
2018	$14,997	$102	$12,021	$12,426	$15,029	$17,376	$17,973
2017	$14,895	$1,098 (8%)	$11,240	$12,533	$15,606	$17,606	$17,948
2016	$13,797	$648 (4%)	$10,945	$12,131	$14,528	$16,929	$17,892
2015	$14,445	$83	$10,655	$11,791	$15,029	$17,166	$17,772
2014	$14,528	--	$10,173	$11,231	$14,120	$16,771	$17,145

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Idaho's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$22,254	$2,630 (11%)	$8,340	$12,682	$1,232
2021	$24,884	$378 (1%)	$8,304	$15,450	$1,130
2020	$25,262	$452 (2%)	$8,304	$15,828	$1,130
2019	$24,810	$710 (3%)	$7,864	$15,710	$1,236
2018	$24,100	$550 (2%)	$7,488	$15,320	$1,292
2017	$23,550	$190	$7,232	$15,104	$1,214
2016	$23,360	$760 (3%)	$7,020	$14,892	$1,448
2015	$22,600	$2,900 (15%)	$6,784	$14,584	$1,232
2014	$19,700	No change	$6,524	$11,944	$1,232
2013	$19,700	--	$6,212	$12,014	$1,474

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at UIdaho? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $9,610 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at UIdaho is $1,068 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UIdaho estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,232.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UIdaho estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,072

If living off-campus, with family: $3,072

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,072
How much is UIdaho application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $60 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UIdaho offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Idaho cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$368	$502
For out-of-state students	$1,330	$1,571

Housing and Meal

**UIdaho requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Idaho for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$9,610	2,310
2021	N/A	N/A	$9,080	2,092
2020	N/A	N/A	$9,080	2,138
2019	N/A	N/A	$8,880	2,138
2018	N/A	N/A	$8,670	2,146
2017	N/A	N/A	$8,354	2,143
2016	N/A	N/A	$8,328	2,020

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Idaho during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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