by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for University of Idaho, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Idaho came in at $9,084 annually. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $28,320. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for were $2,328 in-state and $2,328 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,756 | $25,992 |
| Fees | $2,328 | $2,328 |
| Total | $9,084 | $28,320 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would University of Idaho cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how University of Idaho prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In ID | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, University of Idaho sits above the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the University of Idaho Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at University of Idaho has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,182 | $25,418 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,180 | $25,416 |
| One Year Ago | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,756 | $25,992 |
This chart shows the way tuition at U of I has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition fell slightly, which is uncommon and may be a data restatement.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.90%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $9,347. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.03%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $28,610.
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 | $9,347 | $28,610 |
| In 2 Years | $9,618 | $28,903 |
| In 3 Years | $9,897 | $29,199 |
| In 4 Years | $10,184 | $29,498 |
| In 5 Years | $10,479 | $29,800 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $116,210, compared with about $39,046 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at University of Idaho, go to the University of Idaho Financial Aid page.
