U of I Housing Costs

What Are the Living Expenses at U of I?

Make the best college choice by understanding the true cost of college. Start by understanding the yearly costs at University of Idaho.

On this page you will find:

• Living Expenses Outline
• Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
• Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
• References

Room and Board Expenses at U of I

This school charges students for housing and dining together as a bundle. The cost of living on campus for a typical student was about $10,794 in 2026. When you add it all up, a student living on campus at University of Idaho can expect to spend about $21,351 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.

The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at University of Idaho.

Will You Spend Four Years On Campus? Four-Year Forecast: $104,473

Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.

At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $104,473 by the time you graduate.

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

* estimated

Room and board changed an average of 10.3% annually. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $23,070 for room, board and essentials in year one.

Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $29,373 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $24,968 by the end of a two-year program.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $104,473 over four years — compared with roughly $48,038 for a two-year (associate) degree.

Budget for Annual Increases

Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Living and Dining on Campus at U of I

Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.

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References

• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• National Center for Education Statistics
• Image Credit: By Davidlharlan under License More about our data sources and methodologies.