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A key concept in business is return on investment (ROI). The value our students receive in combination with low-cost tuition pricing and a top-tier MBA education gives our graduates an ROI rivaling private and Ivy League graduate degrees.
Tuition and Fees Breakdown
| DESCRIPTION | TOTAL COST BREAKDOWN |
|---|---|
| Boise State Graduate Admissions Application Fee | $65.00 (Domestic student – Idaho or Non-Idaho Resident) $95.00 (International student) |
| Courses (51 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 below. |
| COBE Professional Fee ($50 per credit) | $2,550 |
| Books (estimate) – approximately $60 / credit hour | $3,060 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $25.00 |
| APPROX. OVERALL TOTAL TUITION AND FEES INVESTMENT | *$28,547.46 (Idaho Resident) *$66,184.15 (Non-Idaho Resident) *$66,214.15 (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 | $5,688 |
| **Transportation | $1,248 |
*This total tuition number is estimated using the program’s required 51 credit hours and using the 2024-25 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 depend on each students’ individual situation and may not apply.
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.