College Tuition in Idaho (2026)

35 colleges · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

Average In-State Tuition$13,208
National Average$18,082
vs. National-27%
Colleges Listed35

Idaho vs. National Average

IdahoNationalDifference
Average in-state tuition$13,208$18,082-27%

Cheapest: College of Southern Idaho at $3,360 · Most expensive: Northwest Nazarene University at $40,794

All 35 Colleges in Idaho

#CollegeCityIn-State TuitionOut-of-StateAcceptance
1College of Southern IdahoTwin Falls$3,360$6,840—
2College of Eastern IdahoIdaho Falls$3,390$6,750—
3North Idaho CollegeCoeur d'Alene$3,396$8,736—
4College of Western IdahoNampa$3,446$7,454—
5Brigham Young University-IdahoRexburg$4,800$4,80096%
6Lewis-Clark State CollegeLewiston$7,610$22,02888%
7Idaho State UniversityPocatello$8,610$27,720—
8Boise State UniversityBoise$9,048$27,78887%
9University of IdahoMoscow$9,084$28,32076%
10Boise Bible CollegeBoise$11,802$11,80290%
11New Saint Andrews CollegeMoscow$16,800$16,80084%
12Provo College-Idaho Falls CampusIdaho Falls$19,068$19,068—
13Eagle Gate College-Boise CampusBoise$19,068$19,068—
14The College of IdahoCaldwell$37,845$37,84549%
15Northwest Nazarene UniversityNampa$40,794$40,79465%
16Carrington College-BoiseBoise$32,052 †——
17Aveda Institute-Twin FallsTwin Falls$20,231 †——
18Nathan Layne Institute of CosmetologyChubbuck$20,231 †——
19Headmasters School of Hair DesignLewiston$13,110 †——
20The Salon Professional Academy-NampaNampa$18,920 †——
21Paul Mitchell the School-BoiseBoise$21,092 †——
22Cosmetology School of Arts & SciencesBurley$18,400 †——
23Evans Hairstyling College-RexburgRexburg$12,300 †——
24Paul Mitchell the School-RexburgRexburg$16,665 †——
25Oliver Finley Academy of CosmetologyBoise$21,100 †——
26Paul Mitchell the School-Twin FallsTWIN FALLS$19,588 †——
27Integrated Massage Therapy ServicesBlackfoot$12,625 †——
28Aveda Institute-BoiseBoise$21,172 †——
29Boise Barber CollegeBoise$11,100 †——
30Austin Kade AcademyIdaho Falls$15,750 †——
31Paul Mitchell the School-NampaNampa$20,596 †——
32Rexburg College of Massage TherapyRexburg———
33Premiere Aesthetics Institute-MeridianMeridian$11,504 †——
34NYSMedical&Dental Assistants - American Institute of Clinical MassagePost Falls$12,332 †——
35Paul Mitchell The School Boise -Paul Mitchell The School Coeur d'AleneCoeur d'Alene$17,092 †——

† Published tuition for the school's largest program; the school does not report a school-wide in-state rate. — means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that field.

FAQ

How much does college cost in Idaho?

The average in-state tuition in Idaho is $13,208 per year, based on 35 colleges.

What is the cheapest college in Idaho?

The lowest in-state tuition in Idaho is $3,360 at College of Southern Idaho.

What is the most expensive college in Idaho?

The highest in-state tuition in Idaho is $40,794 at Northwest Nazarene University.

How does Idaho compare to the national average?

The national average in-state tuition is $18,082; Idaho is 27% below that.

How many colleges are in Idaho?

College Scorecard lists 35 colleges in Idaho.