Colleges in Idaho
All 17 degree-granting colleges in Idaho, sorted by published in-state tuition. Click any column header to re-sort.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive college in Idaho is $32,962 per year — about $131,848 over a four-year degree.
All 17 colleges, cheapest first
| College | In-state | Out-of-state | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of Western IdahoPublicNampa · 2-year | $3,336 | $4,336 | Public |
| 2 | College of Southern IdahoPublicTwin Falls · Less than 2-year | $3,360 | $4,560 | Public |
| 3 | College of Eastern IdahoPublicIdaho Falls · 2-year | $3,390 | $4,390 | Public |
| 4 | North Idaho CollegePublicCoeur d'Alene · 2-year | $3,396 | $4,960 | Public |
| 5 | Brigham Young University-IdahoPrivateRexburg · Less than 2-year | $4,536 | $4,536 | Private nonprofit |
| 6 | Lewis-Clark State CollegePublicLewiston · Less than 2-year | $6,996 | $6,996 | Public |
| 7 | Idaho State UniversityPublicPocatello · Less than 2-year | $7,958 | $7,958 | Public |
| 8 | Boise State UniversityPublicBoise · Less than 2-year | $8,364 | $8,364 | Public |
| 9 | University of IdahoPublicMoscow · Less than 2-year | $8,396 | $8,396 | Public |
| 10 | Boise Bible CollegePrivateBoise · Less than 2-year | $9,770 | $9,770 | Private nonprofit |
| 11 | New Saint Andrews CollegePrivateMoscow · Less than 2-year | $14,500 | $14,500 | Private nonprofit |
| 12 | Provo College-Idaho Falls CampusFor-profitIdaho Falls · Less than 2-year | $17,112 | $17,112 | Private for-profit |
| 13 | Eagle Gate College-Boise CampusFor-profitBoise · Less than 2-year | $17,112 | $17,112 | Private for-profit |
| 14 | The College of IdahoPrivateCaldwell · Less than 2-year | $34,630 | $34,630 | Private nonprofit |
| 15 | Northwest Nazarene UniversityPrivateNampa · Less than 2-year | $36,298 | $36,298 | Private nonprofit |
| 16 | Carrington College-BoiseFor-profitBoise · 2-year | — | — | Private for-profit |
| 17 | Idaho College of Osteopathic MedicineFor-profitMeridian · Less than 2-year | — | — | Private for-profit |
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Questions
What is the cheapest college in Idaho?
College of Western Idaho in Nampa, at $3,336 per year for in-state students. The next cheapest are College of Southern Idaho ($3,360), College of Eastern Idaho ($3,390), North Idaho College ($3,396).
How much does college cost in Idaho?
The median published in-state tuition is $8,364 per year across 15 colleges that reported. Community colleges sit at the low end; private four-year schools at the high end. Remember this is tuition and fees only — housing, food and books are extra.
Public or private — which is cheaper?
Public colleges usually have a much lower sticker price for state residents because taxpayers subsidize them. But private colleges often give larger scholarships, so the net price can end up similar. Always compare after aid, not before.
Do I have to live in Idaho to get in-state tuition?
Generally yes, and the rules are stricter than people expect. Most states require 12 months of residency for reasons other than education, plus proof like a driver's license, voter registration and tax filings. Check the specific school's residency policy.
About this data
Every figure comes from IPEDS 2022 — the survey every U.S. college receiving federal student aid must complete. We list published tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates. Schools that did not report tuition appear at the bottom with a dash. Confirm current pricing on each school's website before applying.