Cost and Aid

Career Investment

In business, everything comes down to Return on Investment (ROI). Our graduate program is designed to maximize your investment of time, effort, and dollars. By combining a highly competitive tuition rate with business knowledge and skills leading to career advancement, Boise State delivers a high-value degree that rivals the ROI of top-tier private and Ivy League institutions, without the Ivy League price tag.

88% of 2026 PMBA graduates are satisfied with their Return on Investment.
PMBA Program

PMBA Program Fees & Tuition Breakdown

The Professional MBA (PMBA) tuition is set annually by the university. Because fees are subject to change, you can always find the most up-to-date, comprehensive breakdown directly on the University Tuition and Fees page.

Program Cost: The program cost is determined by the cost per credit set by the Graduate College. PMBA students take 7-8 credits in the fall and spring semesters and 0-7 in the summer, totaling 43 credits. See the table below for a breakdown of the cost.
Due Dates: Tuition is due the Saturday prior to the start of each semester.
Payment Plans: Boise State offers flexible payment plans to distribute costs across the semester.

The costs listed are based on the most recent 2026-2027 Academic Year Fees:

Description	In- State Cost	Out-of-State Cost
Boise State Graduate Admissions Application Fee	$65.00	$65.00
43 total credit hours	$22,830 29 credits @ $570 14 credits @ $450	$37,143 29 credits @ $1037 14 credits @ $505
COBE Professional Fee ($50 per credit)	$2,150	$2,150
Graduation Application Fee	$25.00	$25.00
Approximate Total Investment	*$25,070	*39,383
Other potential expenses may include a personal computer, webcam, headphones with mic, and internet access which are all required for this program.	Varies	Varies
**Room/Board	$5,688	$5,688
**Transportation	$1,248	$1,248
Books (estimate) – approximately $60 / credit hour	$2,580	$2,580

*This total tuition number is estimated using the program’s required 43 credit hours and using the 26-27 Academic Year Fees. The cost will increase if the University increases student fees.

**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 are not required for non-traditional students or students pursuing a fully online degree.

Idaho Residency

For Residency questions please see the Registrar’s Idaho Residency page. Graduate students who recently moved to Idaho should check the “How does a student establish domicile in Idaho” section of that page.

Funding Options

Investing in your career is a major decision, and there are multiple ways you can fund you schooling. Boise State Professional MBA (PMBA) students utilize a variety of funding options to finance their education.

Explore the funding options below to see how you can maximize your aid and minimize out-of-pocket costs.

Funding Options

Federal Loans

Federal student loans are available to US citizens and permanent residents.

Direct Unsubsidized Loans are based on your discrepancy status and academic class level. Loan eligibility is not need-based. Unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest as soon as the money is disbursed (released) to pay fees. Interest rates vary each year and are fixed for the life of the loan. A FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the application to request this type of loan.

To get started on your loan request:

View Boise State Financial Aid’s webpage for Graduate Students
Apply early – submit your FAFSA Application online.

Be careful to submit the FAFSA for the correct academic year. The academic year begins in the fall and ends the following summer. Example: the 26-27 FAFSA is for the fall 2026, spring 2027, and summer 2027 semesters.
Students are encouraged to submit their FAFSA no later than June 1 for the upcoming academic year (starting in the fall).

Note: Professional MBA students are considered above half-time (5+ credits) each fall and spring for loan eligibility. Professional MBA students should plan for other funding for summer sessions when they are enrolled less-than-half-time (3 credits) and ineligible for loans.

Scholarships

Unfortunately, as a part-time program, scholarship funding for the Professional MBA is limited. The vast majority of university graduate scholarships are allocated to full-time programs. However you can see what PMBA scholarships are available here.

The limited number of students who receive scholarships for PMBA usually find them through external websites and sources.

While you may receive notice about the Boise State Scholarship Application, we do not strongly encourage submission – it is typically not the best use of time since there are so few available awards.

Boise State Tuition Waiver – Employees and Spouses

The Professional MBA Program is eligible for the Boise State Tuition Benefit.

If you are eligible staff or a spouse of an eligible staff member, you can qualify to pay $5 per credit for the PMBA program. Reciprocal fee waivers also apply for other Idaho Institutions.

For more information and forms (submit each semester by the deadline), please see the Boise State HR Website.

Note: to ensure diversity for the PMBA cohort, the Admissions Committee reserves the right to limit the number of Boise State employees admitted to the program. Candidates may be subject to a more competitive admissions process and/or preference may be given to early applicants.

Military Programs and Veterans Services Center

Thank you for your service! If you are a veteran, current active duty member, or a dependent of military personnel, you may be entitled to benefits to fund your education.

Two offices at Boise State assist military students. Please contact our Veterans Services departments for more assistance:

Military Programs – for current military members (Active Duty, National Guard, Reserves)
Veterans Services – separated service members and their dependents

Employer Reimbursement

Approximately 60% of PMBA students receive some type of funding from their employer for educational reimbursement.

Not sure if you qualify? Contact your company’s HR department to inquire about what may be available.

Sometimes, it may be beneficial to make a request yourself to your supervisor. Here are tips to get started.

Most companies offer reimbursement – where you front the initial costs and are reimbursed after grades are final and submitted. Check with your company to inquire about your process. For PMBA students, the Term Summary Report is helpful to print at the end of the semester to show your charges and enrolled courses. Your Unofficial Transcript can be submitted if grades are requested.