Cost of Attendance
Many factors contribute to your education budget, and we’re here to help. Figures on this page offer average costs for full-time undergraduate students with adjustments for automatic scholarships. Additional scholarships, grants and other types of aid are available through our Financial Aid office.
Cost of Attendance Estimator
The Cost of Attendance Estimator is a tool students can use to estimate tuition and fees for the school year. Boise State offers a calculator to help students and families prepare financially to make a college decision. Get an estimate today!
Types of Expenses
Your education budget will likely depend on a lot of factors. Some fees are paid directly to Boise State, but you are able to choose the extent of your indirect costs. Will you pedal around our bike-friendly campus, or would you rather bring a car? Which off-campus housing amenities would you like? Tables on this page contain direct costs, average indirect costs, and adjustments for automatic scholarships in their estimates.
Direct Costs
- Tuition and Fees
- Food and Housing (on-campus)
Indirect Costs
- Books and Supplies
- Food and Housing (off-campus)
- Meals Away From Home
- Transportation
- Personal and Miscellaneous
Automatic Scholarships
Resident Tuition and Automatic Scholarships
This table details estimated full-time (12-16 credits) tuition and fees for the 2023-2024 year with and without the Boise State automatic resident scholarships included. Estimated amounts are based on direct costs that are subject to change.
| Expense Type | No Scholarship | True Blue Promise Scholarship | Dean's Scholarship | Presidential Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $8,882 | $8,882 | $8,882 | $8,882 |
| Scholarship Award | $0 | $2,000/year for 4 years | $2,500/year for 4 years | $3,000/year for 4 years |
| Total | $8,882 | $6,882 | $6,382 | $5,882 |
Other Resident Costs
This table details average estimated full-time (12-16 credits) expenses for the 2023-2024 year for students with Idaho residency living on-campus, off-campus, and with their parent(s). Estimated amounts are based on direct and indirect costs that are subject to change.
| Expense Type | On-Campus | Off-Campus | Living with Parent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| Average Food and Housing | $14,224 | $10,694 | $3,618 |
| Meals Away From Home Estimate | $2,386 | $2,386 | $2,386 |
| Transportation | $2,318 | $2,660 | $2,124 |
| Personal and Misc. | $3,406 | $3,406 | $3,406 |
| Total | $23,560 | $20,372 | $12,760 |
Nonresident Tuition and Automatic Scholarships
This table details estimated full-time (12-16 credits) tuition and fees for the 2023-2024 year with and without the Boise State automatic nonresident scholarships included. Estimated amounts are based on direct costs that are subject to change.
| Expense Type | No Scholarship | Ridgeline Scholarship | Summit Scholarship | Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $27,076 | $27,076 | $27,076 | $27,076 |
| Scholarship Award | $0 | $5,000/year for 4 years | $10,000/year for 4 years | $15,224/year for 4 years |
| Total | $27,076 | $22,076 | $17,076 | $11,852 |
Other Nonresident Costs
This table details average estimated full-time (12-16 credits) expenses for the 2023-2024 year for students without Idaho residency living on-campus, off-campus, and with their parent(s). Estimated amounts are based on direct and indirect costs that are subject to change.
| Expense Type | On-Campus | Off-Campus | Living with Parent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| Average Food and Housing | $14,224 | $10,694 | $3,618 |
| Meals Away From Home Estimate | $2,386 | $2,386 | $2,386 |
| Transportation | $2,782 | $2,622 | $2,124 |
| Personal and Misc. | $3,406 | $3,406 | $3,406 |
| Total | $24,024 | $20,334 | $12,760 |