Idaho College Tuition Trends from 2015 to 2025

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Tuition trends by school type and level for Idaho colleges

There are 12 four-year colleges and universities in Idaho—5 public institutions and 7 private institutions. This page summarizes average tuition & fees and how costs have changed over time based on the latest available IPEDS data.

Undergraduate Tuition Trends

Public colleges: In 2025, average in-state tuition & fees are $7,782, while out-of-state tuition & fees are $22,539. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 2.66% and out-of-state costs changed by 0.22%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 20.19% (in-state) and 32.59% (out-of-state).

Private colleges: The average tuition & fees are $21,458 in 2025. That is a 3.01% change from last year and 35.67% cumulative growth since 2015.

Graduate Tuition Trends

Public graduate schools: In 2025, average in-state graduate tuition & fees are $10,843, while out-of-state graduate tuition & fees are $28,881. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 2.69% and out-of-state costs changed by 2.14%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 38.77% (in-state) and 38.44% (out-of-state).

Private graduate schools: The average graduate tuition & fees are $16,934 in 2025. That is a 3.06% change from last year and 56.97% cumulative growth since 2015.

Public vs. private comparison (increase rates): In 2025, private undergraduate tuition changed by 3.01% year-over-year. Public undergraduate in-state changed by 2.66% (lower by 0.35 percentage points vs. private), and public out-of-state changed by 0.22% (lower by 2.80 percentage points vs. private). Over the full period since 2015, private undergraduate tuition grew by 35.67%, compared with public in-state 20.19% (lower by 15.48 percentage points vs. private) and public out-of-state 32.59% (lower by 3.08 percentage points vs. private).

Graduate comparison: In 2025, private graduate tuition changed by 3.06% year-over-year. Public graduate in-state changed by 2.69% (lower by 0.37 percentage points vs. private), and public graduate out-of-state changed by 2.14% (lower by 0.92 percentage points vs. private). Since 2015, private graduate tuition grew by 56.97%, compared with public graduate in-state 38.77% (lower by 18.20 percentage points vs. private) and public graduate out-of-state 38.44% (lower by 18.52 percentage points vs. private).

COA Trends

Undergraduate cost of attendance change by school type (tuition & fees + room & board): In 2025, estimated on-campus COA is $23,139 (public in-state), $37,896 (public out-of-state), and $36,814 (private). Year-over-year, on-campus COA changed by 5.87%, 3.07%, and 4.87%, respectively. Since 2015, cumulative on-campus COA growth is 34.00% (public in-state), 36.36% (public out-of-state), and 38.36% (private).

Off-campus COA: In 2025, estimated off-campus COA is $23,766 (public in-state), $38,523 (public out-of-state), and $37,442 (private). Year-over-year, off-campus COA changed by 7.96%, 4.33%, and 6.18%. Since 2015, cumulative off-campus COA growth is 36.59% (public in-state), 37.96% (public out-of-state), and 40.02% (private).

Tuition & Fees Trends of Idaho Colleges from 2015 to 2025

The tables and charts below show how average college tuition and fees have changed in Idaho from 2015 through 2025.

All figures are based on the latest available IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) data published by the U.S. Department of Education. To keep the comparisons consistent, these averages reflect 4-year colleges and universities in Idaho and exclude most community colleges and trade schools due to differences in reporting and availability.

Under. (Public) Under. (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)
For Idaho public schools, the 2025 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $7,782 which has increased by 20.19% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $22,539 which has risen by 32.59%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 3.26% while last year increase rate was 0.22%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Idaho Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$6,613$6,302$6,487$6,831$7,157$7,157$7,163$7,255$7,580$7,782
Year-to-Year Rates2.13%-4.71%2.94%5.31%4.77%0.00%0.08%1.28%4.49%2.66%
Cumulative Rates2.13%-2.68%0.18%5.50%10.54%10.54%10.62%12.04%17.07%20.19%
Out-of-State Costs$17,599$17,787$18,705$19,658$20,703$20,820$20,992$21,272$22,490$22,539
Year-to-Year Rates3.53%1.07%5.16%5.10%5.31%0.57%0.83%1.33%5.73%0.22%
Cumulative Rates3.53%4.63%10.04%15.64%21.79%22.48%23.49%25.14%32.30%32.59%
For private schools in Idaho state, the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $21,458 which has increased by 35.67% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 3.57% while last year increase rate was 3.01%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Idaho Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$16,278$16,769$17,261$17,879$18,617$17,928$19,119$19,137$20,830$21,458
Year-to-Year Rates2.92%3.02%2.93%3.58%4.13%-3.70%6.65%0.09%8.85%3.01%
Cumulative Rates2.92%6.03%9.13%13.04%17.71%13.35%20.89%21.00%31.70%35.67%
The average graduate school tuition & fees of Idaho public schools are $10,843 which has increased by 38.77% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $28,881 which has risen by 38.44%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 3.84% while last year increase rate was 2.14%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Idaho Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$8,169$8,491$8,849$9,307$9,816$9,816$8,594$8,843$10,559$10,843
Year-to-Year Rates4.55%3.93%4.22%5.18%5.47%0.00%-12.45%2.90%19.41%2.69%
Cumulative Rates4.55%8.66%13.25%19.12%25.63%25.63%9.98%13.17%35.13%38.77%
Out-of-State Costs$21,987$22,937$24,321$25,720$27,300$27,409$23,121$24,212$28,275$28,881
Year-to-Year Rates5.40%4.32%6.03%5.75%6.14%0.40%-15.64%4.72%16.78%2.14%
Cumulative Rates5.40%9.95%16.58%23.29%30.87%31.39%10.83%16.06%35.54%38.44%
For private graduate schools in Idaho state, the 2025 tuition & fees are $16,934 which has increased by 56.97% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 5.69659% while last year increase rate was 3.06%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Idaho Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$10,613$10,785$11,308$11,902$12,638$16,209$15,339$15,552$16,431$16,934
Year-to-Year Rates-1.63%1.62%4.85%5.25%6.19%28.25%-5.37%1.39%5.65%3.06%
Cumulative Rates-1.63%-0.03%4.82%10.32%17.15%50.24%42.18%44.16%52.30%56.97%
You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at Idaho college cost trends.