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Cheapest Liberal Arts and Sciences Colleges in Idaho

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Brigham Young University-Idaho offers Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities degrees for just $7,131 annually, making it the clear budget leader among Idaho's six programs. This dramatic cost advantage comes with trade-offs, as graduates earn $21,105 compared to Lewis-Clark State's $36,848, though BYU-Idaho maintains a solid 55% graduation rate. Idaho's growing tech sector, anchored by companies like Micron Technology, creates opportunities for liberal arts graduates in project management, technical writing, and human resources roles that value broad analytical skills.
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Programs
$7,131 – $25,537
Net Price Range
$29,365
Avg. Program Earnings
53.5%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $7,131 $4,656 55.1% 95.6%
2 $12,832 $7,388 44.7% 86.8%
3 $13,782 $8,816 60.9% 73.9%
4 $17,324 $8,356 38.3%
5 $19,182 $8,782 61.9% 83.9%
6 $25,537 $39,370 59.9% 88.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive $18,400 price gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

BYU-Idaho's $7,131 net cost reflects significant religious subsidies for LDS students, while Northwest Nazarene's $25,537 represents typical private college pricing. Public schools fall in between, with in-state tuition ranging from $7,388 to $8,816 before aid.

How do earnings vary across Idaho's liberal arts programs?

Lewis-Clark State graduates earn the highest at $36,848 annually, nearly 75% more than BYU-Idaho's $21,105. Boise State follows closely at $35,060, while University of Idaho graduates earn $28,327 ten years after graduation.

Does choosing a cheaper program mean lower graduation rates?

Not necessarily in Idaho's case. BYU-Idaho combines the lowest cost with a respectable 55% graduation rate, while the most expensive option, Northwest Nazarene, achieves 60%. Boise State leads at 62% despite moderate pricing.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.