Pocatello, ID · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho State University (in-state) | $8,610 | — |
| ID average | $13,208 | -35% |
| National average | $18,082 | -52% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $8,610 | $34,440 |
| Out-of-state | $27,720 | $110,880 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Idaho State University ranks 7 by in-state tuition among the 15 ID colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 222% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Idaho State University | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Boise State University | $9,048 |
| University of Idaho | $9,084 |
| Lewis-Clark State College | $7,610 |
| Boise Bible College | $11,802 |
In-state tuition at Idaho State University is $8,610 per year; out-of-state students pay $27,720.
Idaho State University in-state tuition is 35% below the ID average of $13,208.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Idaho State University is 52% below that.
$8,610 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Idaho State University comes to about $34,440 for an in-state student and $110,880 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Idaho State University ranks 7 out of the 15 ID colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.