Cost of Attendance (COA)

For full-time undergraduate students, 2025-26 tuition is $19,018 per semester or $38,035 per year. With additional fees and expenses, the total cost of attendance for an incoming freshman is estimated to be $57,266 per year.

 Academic Year 2025-26

Item

  Cost

Tuition $38,035
Fees
 $1,055
New Student Experience Fee — Incoming Freshman $370
New Student Experience Fee — Transfer Student $315

Food and Housing
**Subject to Change

$13,355
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $2,131
Personal and Miscellaneous $1,500
Transportation Allowance $750
Loan Fees  $70
Total Cost of Education — Incoming Freshman $57,266
Total Cost of Education — Transfer Student $57,211

Notes

  • Overload charges of $520 per credit apply for each credit over 18 credits in fall term, 3 credits in winter term, and 18 credits in spring term.
  • The New Student Experience Fee is a one-time charge applied to the first semester enrolled and helps cover the costs of our unique orientation and First-Year Experience programs.
  • Fees include an Academic Service Fee of $80 and the Associated Students of The College of Idaho (ASCI) Student Fee of $375.
  • Food and Housing is based on an average room rate of $6,195 and meal plan at $7,160.
  • Total Cost of Education does not include course-specific fees or student health insurance (waived with proof of existing coverage).