Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $8,356
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $27,466
- Average Net Price
- $17,324
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 26.8%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $7,924
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $8,370
- Books & Supplies
- $1,000
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $17,280
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,039
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $212/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 48.2%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 24.8%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 26.8%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $14,678 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $15,971 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $17,797 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $20,328 |
| $110,001+ | $21,084 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay around $17,324 annually at Idaho State, well below the $27,466 out-of-state sticker price. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay just $14,678 per year, while wealthy families above $110,000 pay $21,084. Over four years, students typically spend between $58,700 and $84,300 depending on family income. The university keeps costs manageable in an expensive higher education landscape.
Graduates leave with $20,039 in median debt, translating to $212 monthly payments. With median earnings of $45,608 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume roughly 5.6% of income. The 48% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle financially after leaving. Only 25% of students take federal loans, indicating many families pay out of pocket or rely on other funding sources.
In-state students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here, especially those pursuing Idaho State's respected health sciences programs.
Graduates leave with $20,039 in median debt, translating to $212 monthly payments. With median earnings of $45,608 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume roughly 5.6% of income. The 48% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle financially after leaving. Only 25% of students take federal loans, indicating many families pay out of pocket or rely on other funding sources.
In-state students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here, especially those pursuing Idaho State's respected health sciences programs.
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