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Can You Afford University of Idaho?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at U of I’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $11,571 & $41,056

Worried about paying the full cost of $41,056 to attend University of Idaho? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Idaho, the university offers a discount of 69.8% off tuition and fees. Also, 93.4% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $8,704. Students from low-income families receive an average of $10,249 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of Idaho (no aid)

Tuition and fees$8,304
+ Room and board$9,080
+ Other expenses$4,436
Total cost$21,820
Affordability Score (67 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Idaho (with average aid)

Total cost$21,820
- Grants and scholarships$8,704
Net price$13,116
Affordability Score (76 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Idaho

Total cost$21,820
- Grants and scholarships$10,249
Net price$11,571
Affordability Score (75 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$27,540
+ Room and board$9,080
+ Other expenses$4,436
Total cost$41,056
Affordability Score (29 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$41,056
- Grants and scholarships$8,704
Net price$32,352
Affordability Score (17 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$41,056
- Grants and scholarships$10,249
Net price$30,807
Affordability Score (12 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at U of I.

Projected Costs Between $47,456 and $254,683 For a Four Year Degree. Between $24,412 and $123,147 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend University of Idaho in 2020 - 2021 was $21,820. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 1.7% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $22,568 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $23,739, for a bachelor degree candidate ($22,952 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $92,601 over the course of four years ($45,520 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $184,424 based on a yearly growth rate of 3.4%. The expected two-year cost is $89,175.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at University of Idaho

Cost With Interest for Residents of Idaho

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*-2.8%1.7%
Freshman year$12,200$12,382$22,568
Senior year$12,526$12,030$22,952
Total 2-year net price$24,726$24,412$45,520
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$9,420$9,300$17,341
Total monthly payment$285$281$524
Total amount paid$34,146$33,711$62,861
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*-2.8%1.7%
Freshman year$12,200$12,382$22,568
Senior year$13,207$11,356$23,739
Total 4-year net price$50,795$47,456$92,601
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$19,351$18,079$35,278
Total monthly payment$585$546$1,066
Total amount paid$70,146$65,535$127,878

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*0.7%3.4%
Freshman year$34,146$32,826$43,853
Senior year$35,949$33,066$45,322
Total 2-year net price$70,095$65,892$89,175
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$26,704$25,102$33,972
Total monthly payment$807$758$1,026
Total amount paid$96,799$90,994$123,147
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*0.7%3.4%
Freshman year$34,146$32,826$43,853
Senior year$39,845$33,550$48,409
Total 4-year net price$147,788$132,749$184,424
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$56,302$50,572$70,259
Total monthly payment$1,701$1,528$2,122
Total amount paid$204,089$183,322$254,683

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending University of Idaho.

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