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What 4 years of college costs in Idaho before aid
Across 12 four-year colleges in Idaho, the projected 4-year in-state total runs from ~$20,100 to ~$200,300, with a median of ~$42,300. That median sits below the national median of ~$69,200. Every figure is an estimate from published rates before aid. Totals cover tuition and fees for 2026 entry; housing, meals, and books are extra.
| School | Sector | Projected 4-year total | Growth / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Southern Idaho | public | ~$20,100 | 2.2% |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | private | ~$20,200 | 1.8% |
| Lewis-Clark State College | public | ~$27,400 | -1.7% |
| Idaho State University | public | ~$37,700 | 2.7% |
| University of Idaho | public | ~$40,200 | 3.0% |
| Boise State University | public | ~$40,400 | 3.2% |
| Boise Bible College | private | ~$44,100 | -0.4% |
| New Saint Andrews College | private | ~$73,400 | 3.5% |
| Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus | private | ~$83,600 | national est. |
| Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus | private | ~$83,600 | national est. |
| The College of Idaho | private | ~$174,500 | 4.3% |
| Northwest Nazarene University | private | ~$200,300 | 4.6% |
The 12 projected totals above for Idaho are estimates: published in-state tuition and fees before aid, compounded at each school's own historical growth rate where one exists and a conservative national rate otherwise, bridged forward from each school's latest reported year. Housing, meals, and books are not included. See the methodology.