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 2024-2025 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 | $9,048 | $9,048 | $9,048 | $9,048 |
| Scholarship Award | $0 | $2,000/year for 4 years | $2,500/year for 4 years | $3,000/year for 4 years |
| Total | $9,048 | $7,048 | $6,548 | $6,048 |
Other Resident Costs
This table details average estimated full-time (12-16 credits) expenses for the 2024-2025 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 | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Average Food and Housing | $14,884 | $13,634 | $6,482 |
| Transportation | $2,808 | $2,900 | $2,256 |
| Personal and Misc. | $3,652 | $3,652 | $3,652 |
| Total | $22,144 | $20,986 | $13,190 |
Nonresident Tuition and Automatic Scholarships
This table details estimated full-time (12-16 credits) tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 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 | $27,788 | $27,788 | $27,788 | $27,788 |
| Scholarship Award | $0 | $5,000/year for 4 years | $10,000/year for 4 years | $15,680/year for 4 years |
| Total | $27,788 | $22,788 | $17,788 | $12,108 |
Other Nonresident Costs
This table details average estimated full-time (12-16 credits) expenses for the 2024-2025 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 | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Average Food and Housing | $14,884 | $13,634 | $6,482 |
| Transportation | $3,154 | $2,724 | $2,256 |
| Personal and Misc. | $3,652 | $3,652 | $3,652 |
| Total | $22,490 | $20,810 | $13,190 |