by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Idaho State University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Idaho State University amounted to $8,610 a year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $27,720. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $2,506 in-state and $2,506 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,104 | $25,214 |
| Fees | $2,506 | $2,506 |
| Total | $8,610 | $27,720 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Idaho State University cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Idaho State University costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In ID | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Relative to the national field, Idaho State University is fairly typical on price.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Idaho State University Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Idaho State University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,928 | $23,382 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,928 | $23,906 |
| One Year Ago | $5,992 | $25,102 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,104 | $25,214 |
The following chart shows how tuition at ISU has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition moved up 0.4%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $27,843 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
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Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.04%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $8,872. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.08%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $28,573.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,872 | $28,573 |
| In 2 Years | $9,142 | $29,452 |
| In 3 Years | $9,420 | $30,358 |
| In 4 Years | $9,706 | $31,292 |
| In 5 Years | $10,001 | $32,255 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $119,675, compared with about $37,140 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Idaho State University, check out the Idaho State University Financial Aid page.
