The College of Idaho Housing Costs

$2,200 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What is the Cost of Living at The College of Idaho?

Room, board, and other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does this school charge for these necessities at The College of Idaho.

On this page you will find:

Outline of Housing Costs
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Room and Board Expenses at The College of Idaho

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $5,932 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $7,020. All told, an on-campus student at The College of Idaho faced a yearly bill of about $18,423 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.

Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at The College of Idaho.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$15,023	$9,700
— Housing	$5,932
— Meals	$7,020
Other Living Expenses	$2,200	$2,200
Books and Supplies	$1,200	$1,200
Total	$18,423	$13,100

Room & Board Over Four Years? Forecasted Cost is $80,197

Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.

The projected four-year total comes to about $80,197 by the time you graduate.

See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at The College of Idaho.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$13,358
Two Years Ago	$13,020
One Year Ago	$14,135
Most Recent Year (2026)	$15,023
One Year From Now *	$15,647
Two Years From Now *	$16,297
Three Years From Now *	$16,974
Four Years From Now *	$17,679

* estimated

Room and board changed an average of 4.2% a year over the last three years. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $19,047 for their first year on campus.

At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $21,079 in year four — and a two-year student about $19,697 in their second and final year.

Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $80,197 for a four-year degree, versus about $38,744 over a two-year associate program.

Do Not Ignore Yearly Increases

Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.

Details on Your Campus Living Situation and Meal Plan at The College of Idaho

Dining plans vary from school to school. Here, plans are structured around a set number of meals per week — see the maximum plan in the table below. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.