by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Idaho State University, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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The full cost of attending Idaho State University spanned $21,084.00 to $40,194.00 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 $21,084.00 in-state versus $40,194.00 for non-residents.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $8,610.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $12,474.00 |
| Total cost | $21,084.00 |
| That is 10% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $21,084.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,334.00 |
| Net price | $11,750.00 |
| That is 39% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $21,084.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,934.00 |
| Net price | $10,150.00 |
| That is 47% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $27,720.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $12,474.00 |
| Total cost | $40,194.00 |
| That is 109% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $40,194.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,334.00 |
| Net price | $30,860.00 |
| That is 60% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $40,194.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,934.00 |
| Net price | $29,260.00 |
| That is 52% above the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page plus living costs. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising by around 3.1% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Freshman year | $10,462.00 | $12,112.00 | $21,733.00 |
| Senior year | $11,458.00 | $13,265.00 | $23,802.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $43,821.00 | $50,729.00 | $91,027.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $16,694.00 | $19,326.00 | $34,678.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $504.00 | $584.00 | $1,048.00 |
| Total amount paid | $60,516.00 | $70,055.00 | $125,706.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Freshman year | $10,462.00 | $12,112.00 | $21,733.00 |
| Senior year | $10,784.00 | $12,484.00 | $22,402.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $21,247.00 | $24,596.00 | $44,135.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $8,094.00 | $9,370.00 | $16,814.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $245.00 | $283.00 | $508.00 |
| Total amount paid | $29,341.00 | $33,966.00 | $60,948.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Freshman year | $30,160.00 | $31,810.00 | $41,431.00 |
| Senior year | $33,032.00 | $34,838.00 | $45,375.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $126,326.00 | $133,234.00 | $173,532.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $48,126.00 | $50,757.00 | $66,110.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,454.00 | $1,533.00 | $1,997.00 |
| Total amount paid | $174,452.00 | $183,991.00 | $239,642.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Freshman year | $30,160.00 | $31,810.00 | $41,431.00 |
| Senior year | $31,089.00 | $32,789.00 | $42,706.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $61,249.00 | $64,598.00 | $84,137.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $23,334.00 | $24,610.00 | $32,053.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $705.00 | $743.00 | $968.00 |
| Total amount paid | $84,583.00 | $89,208.00 | $116,190.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net price section below.
Net price strips out grant and scholarship aid to show what families really pay. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $12,193.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $17,324.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $14,678.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $15,971.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $17,797.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $20,328.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,084.00 |
Use Idaho State University 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 typical debt load for borrowers leaving Idaho State University stands at $12,500.00, which federal data classifies as a Low ($10-20k) burden category.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,200.00 |
| 25th | $5,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $12,500.00 |
| 75th | $28,819.00 |
| 90th | $45,750.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt page.
Debt at graduation is far from uniform across income levels. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $13,000.00 |
| Middle income | $12,755.00 |
| High income | $11,033.00 |
Borrowers from lower-income families leave school with $1,967.00 in additional median debt versus high-income graduates.
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $12,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $12,500.00 |
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Comparing Pell recipients vs non-recipients shows how debt is distributed by need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of Idaho State University amounts to $5,200.00. This school carries a federal Pell-debt-inequity flag.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for Idaho State University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 13.2% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at Idaho State University total $996,414,739.00 spread across 40,057 student borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty servicemembers can tap dedicated federal aid programs including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 236 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $7,652.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 25 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $3,119.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the veterans benefits detail.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Idaho State University, keep these questions in mind:
Dig further into the cost picture with the related pages 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.