by our College Data Analytics TeamHere’s the full picture on paying for College of Southern Idaho, including attendance costs, projected four- and two-year degree costs, average net price, debt outcomes, and how aid is distributed across income levels.
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Cost of attendance at College of Southern Idaho fell between $12,115.00 ranging to $14,395.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
Residency made the difference: in-state students paid the lower rate and out-of-state students the higher rate: close to $12,115.00 in-state, rising to $14,395.00 for non-residents.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $4,560.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $7,555.00 |
| Total cost | $12,115.00 |
| That is 37% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,115.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,708.00 |
| Net price | $5,407.00 |
| That is 72% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,115.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,054.00 |
| Net price | $4,061.00 |
| That is 79% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $6,840.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $7,555.00 |
| Total cost | $14,395.00 |
| That is 25% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,395.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,708.00 |
| Net price | $7,687.00 |
| That is 60% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,395.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,054.00 |
| Net price | $6,341.00 |
| That is 67% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees and living costs. |
The projections below extend the current annual cost across a degree. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $4,061.00 | $5,407.00 | $12,115.00 |
| Senior year | $4,061.00 | $5,407.00 | $12,115.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $16,244.00 | $21,628.00 | $48,460.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,188.00 | $8,239.00 | $18,462.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $187.00 | $249.00 | $558.00 |
| Total amount paid | $22,432.00 | $29,867.00 | $66,922.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $4,061.00 | $5,407.00 | $12,115.00 |
| Senior year | $4,061.00 | $5,407.00 | $12,115.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $8,122.00 | $10,814.00 | $24,230.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,094.00 | $4,120.00 | $9,231.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $93.00 | $124.00 | $279.00 |
| Total amount paid | $11,216.00 | $14,934.00 | $33,461.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $6,341.00 | $7,687.00 | $14,395.00 |
| Senior year | $6,341.00 | $7,687.00 | $14,395.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $25,364.00 | $30,748.00 | $57,580.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,663.00 | $11,714.00 | $21,936.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $292.00 | $354.00 | $663.00 |
| Total amount paid | $35,027.00 | $42,462.00 | $79,516.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $6,341.00 | $7,687.00 | $14,395.00 |
| Senior year | $6,341.00 | $7,687.00 | $14,395.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $12,682.00 | $15,374.00 | $28,790.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,831.00 | $5,857.00 | $10,968.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $146.00 | $177.00 | $331.00 |
| Total amount paid | $17,513.00 | $21,231.00 | $39,758.00 |
| Read more in the net price section below. |
Net price strips out grant and scholarship aid to show what families really pay. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $6,095.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $8,007.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $5,067.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $5,473.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $7,812.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $9,915.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $11,171.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the College of Southern Idaho Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid breakdown.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of College of Southern Idaho stands at $5,500.00, categorized as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden bucket.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,750.00 |
| 25th | $2,900.00 |
| Median (50th) | $5,500.00 |
| 75th | $11,491.00 |
| 90th | $21,719.00 |
The gap between 10th and 90th percentile borrowers gives a sense of how uneven debt outcomes are.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $6,154.00 |
| Middle income | $5,217.00 |
| High income | $5,500.00 |
On average, low-income graduates leave with $654.00 in extra median debt compared with high-income peers.
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $5,638.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $4,954.00 |
First-generation borrowers from College of Southern Idaho graduate with $684.00 in extra median debt compared with continuing-generation peers.
Pell Grants are the federal government’s primary need-based undergraduate aid program. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of College of Southern Idaho amounts to $1,375.00. This school carries a federal Pell-debt-inequity flag.
The federal default-rate tier for College of Southern Idaho is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 19.4% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at College of Southern Idaho amount to $199,967,868.00 across 17,994 borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Department of Defense tuition support.
| GI Bill recipients | 9 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $676.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veteran aid breakdown.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about College of Southern Idaho, think through the questions below:
For a closer look at any of these topics, follow the links below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.