by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for College of Western Idaho, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at College of Western Idaho amounted to $4,446 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $7,454. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of that total, required fees were $1,046 in-state and $110 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,400 | $7,344 |
| Fees | $1,046 | $110 |
| Total | $4,446 | $7,454 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will College of Western Idaho cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how College of Western Idaho costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In ID | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, College of Western Idaho is comparatively affordable.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the College of Western Idaho Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at College of Western Idaho has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,400 | $7,344 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,400 | $7,344 |
| One Year Ago | $3,400 | $7,344 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,400 | $7,344 |
The following chart shows how tuition at CWI has moved over recent reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.85%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $4,483. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 0.50%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $7,491.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,483 | $7,491 |
| In 2 Years | $4,520 | $7,528 |
| In 3 Years | $4,558 | $7,565 |
| In 4 Years | $4,596 | $7,602 |
| In 5 Years | $4,634 | $7,639 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $30,186, or close to $18,157 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at College of Western Idaho, check out the College of Western Idaho Financial Aid page.
