by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Idaho State University, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on ISU costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At Idaho State University the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $25,326 in 2020-2021. Those who hail from the state of Idaho get a discount and only needed to pay $7,872 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $23,382 | $1,944 | $25,326 |
| In-State | $5,928 | $1,944 | $7,872 |
Idaho State University tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Idaho State University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $25,326 for out-of-state undergrads, Idaho State University is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country.
In-state undergrads in Idaho pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from Idaho pay an average of $7,872 a year to attend ISU, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
If you want to know how ISU compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Rocky Mountains | Idaho | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Idaho State University Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 2.03% for the past five years, Idaho residents could expect to pay $8,195 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If the in-state ISU tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $16,556, and four years would cost $33,792.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 3.37% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $27,060 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This means an estimated $55,030 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at ISU, and $113,828 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at ISU.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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