Tuition and fees for in-state students at Boise State University amounted to $9,048 in 2024, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
This places the university as the second priciest public institution in Idaho for the year 2024.
The cost for in-state tuition and fees increased by $266 compared to the previous year.
For out-of-state students, Boise State University charged $27,788 in 2024, marking an $812 rise from the prior year.
In the 2023-24 school year, graduate and undergraduate students received more than $256 billion in financial aid.
The average cost of college has more than doubled in the 21st century, growing by approximately 4% every year. In-state students can expect to spend nearly $10,000 on tuition alone per year at a public, 4-year post-secondary school. Meanwhile, out-of-state tuition averages $28,386.
Student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging nearly $29,000 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
| City | Institution Name | College costs |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | The University of Idaho | $9,084 |
| Boise | Boise State University | $9,048 |
| Pocatello | Idaho State University | $8,610 |
| Lewiston | Lewis-Clark State College | $7,610 |
| Coeur d’Alene | North Idaho College | $4,960 |
| Nampa | College of Western Idaho | $4,446 |
| Idaho Falls | College of Eastern Idaho | $4,390 |
| Twin Falls | College of Southern Idaho | $4,360 |
Information in this article was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.

