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$3,336Tuition
5,898Students
27%Grad Rate (6-yr)
#14 in IdahoPublic2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,336
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,344
Average Net Price
$7,697
Students Receiving Financial Aid
22.9%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,149
Books & Supplies
$1,573
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,720
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$103/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
33.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
25.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
22.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $5,563
$30,001 – $48,000 $6,044
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,953
$75,001 – $110,000 $10,555
$110,001+ $11,657

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Cost Overview

Most families pay between $5,563 and $11,657 annually depending on income, making this one of Idaho's most affordable college options. Students from families earning under $30,000 get the best deal at $5,563 per year. Even wealthy families pay just $11,657, far below typical four-year college costs. Over two years, total costs range from $11,126 to $23,314.

Graduates carry a median debt of $9,720, translating to monthly payments of $103. With median earnings hitting $35,936 one year after graduation, loan payments represent less than 4% of income. The 89.3% employment rate shows strong job placement despite the 26.8% graduation rate. Only 22.86% of students receive federal aid, reflecting the college's low base price rather than generous aid policies.

Working-class families get the strongest value proposition here, paying roughly half what middle-class families spend while accessing the same workforce training programs that lead to solid employment outcomes.

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