Cost of attendance at University of Idaho
Cost of attendance at UIdaho
At University of Idaho, you’ll have access to an affordable, world-class education. Understanding the cost of attendance is the first step in planning your college experience. A transparent breakdown of tuition, fees and living expenses ensures you have the information you need to make informed financial decisions.
What does cost of attendance mean?
The cost of attendance is an estimate of the total expenses for one academic year (two semesters). These estimates will help you anticipate and plan for educational and living costs. Actual expenses may vary depending on your individual circumstances.
What’s included in the cost of attendance?
- Tuition and fees: Based on residency status (in-state, out-of-state or international).
- Room and board: Estimated costs for housing and meals. These figures reflect an estimated median of on-campus housing and meal plan options. If you live off-campus, with parents or in other locations (e.g. Boise) you may have different costs.
- Books, course materials, supplies and equipment: Estimated costs for textbooks and other school supplies needed for coursework. These figures apply to a full-time student for one academic year.
- Transportation: Costs vary greatly depending on individual needs, such as commuting, traveling to internships or returning home during school breaks.
- Miscellaneous and personal expenses: Includes items like clothing, health insurance, special course fees, personal care products, laundry and federal loan fees. These are considered indirect costs and will differ for each student.
Note: Costs will vary based on individual circumstances, housing options and meal plans. The cost of attendance is not a bill, but an estimate of the overall cost of college. There are many enrollment decisions and choices you can make to minimize costs.
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University of Idaho costs and tuition for 2025-26
Domestic undergraduate 2025-26
Idaho residents
Cost estimate
- $9,400 — Full-time student fees/tuition
- $12,136 — Living expenses (housing and meals)
- $1,180 — Books and supplies
$22,716 — Subtotal direct costs
- $2,924 — Transportation
- $2,644 — Miscellaneous and personal
$28,284 — Total costs
Non-Idaho residents
Cost estimate
- $28,636 — Full-time student fees/tuition
- $12,136 — Living expenses (housing and meals)
- $1,180 — Books and supplies
$41,952 — Subtotal direct costs
- $2,924 — Transportation
- $2,644 — Miscellaneous and personal
$47,520 — Total costs
Learn about scholarships for out-of-state students
Non-Idaho resident tuition and fees: $28,636 = $9,400 plus $19,236 out-of-state tuition.
WUE recipients
Cost estimate
- $12,914 — Full-time student fees/tuition
- $12,136 — Living expenses (housing and meals)
- $1,180 — Books and supplies
$26,230 — Subtotal direct costs
- $2,924 — Transportation
- $2,644 — Miscellaneous and personal
$31,798 — Total costs
WUE recipient tuition and fees: This is calculated by taking 150% of the in-state tuition rate. For the 2025-26 aid year, your financial aid and scholarship award notice will show a WUE award with a minimum value of $15,722 (previous years may show a different amount); this amount is the difference between the nonresident tuition/fees and the WUE tuition/fee rate your U of I account will be assessed each semester ($28,636 - $12,914 = $15,722).
Invitation to Idaho
Cost estimate
- $12,914 — Full-time student fees/tuition
- $12,136 — Living expenses (housing and meals)
- $1,180 — Books and supplies
$26,230 — Subtotal direct costs
- $2,924 — Transportation
- $2,644 — Miscellaneous and personal
$31,798 — Total costs
Microchip Engineering & Security Alliance (MESA)
Cost estimate
- $10,810 — Tuition and program fees
- $12,126 — Living expenses (housing and meals)**
- $1,180 — Books and supplies
- $2,160 — Required insurance
- $2,644 — Miscellaneous and personal
$28,920 — Total costs
*Costs use current 2025-26 rates and are subject to change
**Housing and meals costs are based upon Moscow campus rates
***Reflects a savings of over $17,000 compared to Non-resident / Non-Mesa Rate
International undergraduate 2025-26
International students
Cost estimate
- $29,016 — Full time student fees/tuition
- $12,136 — Living expenses (housing and meals)
- $1,180 — Books and supplies
- $2,412 — Required insurance
- $5,568 — Miscellaneous and personal
$50,312 — Total costs
Learn more about international costs, scholarships and funding
Invitation to Idaho
Cost estimate
- $13,294 — Full time student fees/tuition
- $12,136 — Living expenses (housing and meals)
- $1,180 — Books and supplies
- $2,412 — Required insurance
- $5,568 — Miscellaneous and personal
$34,590 — Total costs
Microchip Engineering & Security Alliance (MESA)
Cost estimate
- $10,810 — Tuition and program fees
- $12,126 — Living expenses (housing and meals)**
- $1,180 — Books and supplies
- $2,160 — Required insurance
- $2,644 — Miscellaneous and personal
$28,920 — Total costs
*Costs use current 2025-26 rates and are subject to change
**Housing and meals costs are based upon Moscow campus rates
***Reflects a savings of over $17,000 compared to Non-resident / Non-Mesa Rate
Graduate
Idaho residents
Cost estimate 2025-26
- $11,132 — Full time student fees/tuition
- $11,558 — Living expenses (housing and meals)
- $1,180 — Books and supplies
$23,870 — Subtotal direct costs
- $2,924 — Transportation
- $2,644 — Miscellaneous and personal
$29,438 — Total costs
Non-Idaho residents
Cost estimate 2025-26
- $30,368 — Full time student fees/tuition
- $11,558 — Living expenses (housing and meals)
- $1,180 — Books and supplies
$43,106 — Subtotal direct costs
- $2,924 — Transportation
- $2,644 — Miscellaneous and personal
$48,674 — Total costs
Non-Idaho resident graduate fees/tuition: $30,368 = $11,132 + $19,236 non-resident tuition.
International
Cost estimate 2025-26
- $30,748 — Full time student fees/tuition
- $11,558 — Living expenses (housing and meals)
- $1,180 — Books and supplies
- $2,412 — Required insurance
$45,898 — Subtotal direct costs
- $5,568 — Miscellaneous and personal
$51,466 — Total costs
Law
Idaho residents
Cost estimate 2025-26
- $27,516 — Full time student fees/tuition
- $11,558 — Living expenses (housing and meals)
- $3,000 — Books and supplies
$42,074 — Subtotal direct costs
- $2,924 — Transportation
- $2,644 — Miscellaneous and personal
$47,642 — Total costs
Non-Idaho residents
Cost estimate 2025-26
- $46,752 — Full time student fees/tuition
- $11,558 — Living expenses (housing and meals)
- $3,000 — Books and supplies
$61,310 — Subtotal direct costs
- $2,924 — Transportation
- $2,644 — Miscellaneous and personal
$66,878 — Total costs
Learn more about law scholarships and aid
Non-Idaho resident College of Law fees/tuition: $46,752 = $27,516 + $19,236 non-resident tuition.
International
Cost estimate 2025-26
- $47,132 — Full time student fees/tuition
- $11,558 — Living expenses (housing and meals)
- $3,000 — Books and supplies
- $2,412 — Required insurance
- $5,568 — Miscellaneous and personal
$69,670 — Total costs
International students
Certificate of Financial Responsibility
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations require that every international student verify the availability of funds to pay for educational and living expenses before an I-20 or DS-2019 form to obtain a visa to enter the U.S. can be issued. Complete and return this form via email to the appropriate Admissions Office regardless of your source(s) of funding.
Download Certificate of Financial Responsibility
Still have questions?
For more information about financial aid and cost of attendance, contact U of I Student Financial Aid Services.
For questions about tuition and fees or to pay charges on your account, visit the Student Accounts and Cashier’s Office.
Planning for your education starts with understanding financial aid and estimated costs. You or your family can attend a FAFSA night for in-depth help.
Helpful resources
Tools to estimate costs
Use our Cost of Attendance Calculator to customize your expenses. Compare different housing and meal plan options.