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73.9%Acceptance
$8,816Tuition
7,363Students
61%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$54,670Earnings
#1 in IdahoPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$8,816
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,784
Average Net Price
$13,782
Students Receiving Financial Aid
22.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,380
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,380
Books & Supplies
$1,232
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,428
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,982
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$233/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
61.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
30.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
22.8%

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 $9,930
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,390
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,902
$75,001 – $110,000 $16,256
$110,001+ $18,322

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Cost Overview

Most Idaho families pay around $13,782 annually after aid, not the $29,784 out-of-state sticker price. Low-income students with family earnings under $30,000 pay just $9,930 per year. Middle-class families earning $75,000-$110,000 face $16,256 annually. Over four years, expect to invest roughly $55,000 to $65,000 for most students.

The Vandals keep debt manageable compared to many universities. Typical graduates owe $21,982, translating to $233 monthly payments. That's reasonable when weighed against the $54,670 median salary ten years post-graduation. Idaho residents get the strongest value proposition here. With 68.56% of students coming from in-state, the university clearly serves its home constituency well. Out-of-state students pay triple the tuition, making this primarily a smart choice for Idaho families seeking quality education without crushing debt.

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