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Tuition and Fees

Full-time MBA tuition is set by Boise State University. Meaning, fees are subject to change each year. See the graduate program University Tuition and Fees page for complete and up-to-date information. For a breakdown of the number of program credits and semesters, visit the CTMBA Curriculum and Course Descriptions page and the MBAA Curriculum and Course Descriptions page.

Good news! Almost all full-time MBA students with a 3.0+ undergraduate GPA are granted in-state tuition automatically at the time of admission due to scholarships or alternative funding! Check out the Scholarships and Funding page for more information.

Learn more about what qualifies as “Idaho Residency” for in-state verses out-of-state tuition next.

Tuition and Fees Breakdown

DESCRIPTIONTOTAL COST BREAKDOWN
Boise State Graduate Admissions Application Fee$65.00 (Domestic student – Idaho or Non-Idaho Resident)
$95.00 (International student)
Courses (48 total credits):

Idaho Residents – fall / spring semester cost:
$5,401.56

Idaho Residents – summer semester cost:
$1,241.22 (3 cr)

Non-Idaho Residents and International – fall / spring semester cost:
$14,771.47

Non-Idaho Residents and International – summer semester cost:
$1,398.27 (3 cr)		*$22,847.46 (Idaho Resident)

*$50,499.63 (Non-Idaho Resident and International)

Almost all CTMBA students with a 3.0+ undergraduate GPA are granted in-state tuition automatically at the time of admission due to scholarships or alternative funding. Check out the Scholarships and Funding page for more information.

See the total tuition AND fees investment section.
COBE Professional Fee ($50 per credit)$2,400
Books (estimate) – approximately $60 / credit hour$3,060
Graduation Application Fee$25.00
APPROX. OVERALL TOTAL TUITION AND FEES INVESTMENT
*$28,397.46 (Idaho Resident)
*$66,034.15 (Non-Idaho Resident)
*$66,034.15 (International)
Other potential expenses may include a personal computer, webcam, headphones with mic, and internet access which are all required for this program.Varies
**Room/Board$8,162
**Transportation$1,591

*This total tuition number is estimated using the program’s required credit hours and using the 2026-27 Academic Year Fees. The cost will increase if the University increases student fees. For MBAA students, this estimate could change based on the electives you take.

**Per semester costs for room, board and transportation are used to calculate financial aid and are included to disclose the full cost of attendance. These costs depend on each students’ individual situation and may not apply.

When is my tuition due?

Tuition is always due the Saturday prior to each semester start. Here instructions on how to make a payment. Payment plans are also available.

Idaho Residency: In-State v. Out-of-State Tuition

Visit the Registrar’s Idaho Residency page for questions about what qualifies as Idaho residency.

Books and Course Materials

Total tuition cost does not include textbooks. Estimate $3,000-$3,500 total for textbooks (approximately $60 / credit hour). Students are responsible for purchasing their own books in advance of class. Books are designated in advance of the course start. You can view books for each course on the Boise State Bookstore website.