Idaho

Colleges in Idaho: what they cost, and what graduates earn

5 Idaho universities with published federal data, teaching about 79,786 students. Median in-state tuition $8,610, median graduate earnings $51,658 ten years after entry.

Median tuition$8,610in-state, before aid
Median earnings$51,65810 yrs after entry
Paying loans down54%national 65%
Median SAT1117where published

Cheapest universities in IdahoLowest published in-state tuition.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Brigham Young University - Idaho Rexburg $4,800 $53,406 $13,969 70% 1118
Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston $7,610 $46,001 $18,500 53% —
Idaho State University Pocatello $8,610 $45,608 $20,039 48% —
Boise State University Boise $9,048 $51,658 $20,500 54% —
University of Idaho Moscow $9,084 $54,670 $21,982 62% 1116

Highest graduate earnings in IdahoMedian pay ten years after entry.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
University of Idaho Moscow $9,084 $54,670 $21,982 62% 1116
Brigham Young University - Idaho Rexburg $4,800 $53,406 $13,969 70% 1118
Boise State University Boise $9,048 $51,658 $20,500 54% —
Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston $7,610 $46,001 $18,500 53% —
Idaho State University Pocatello $8,610 $45,608 $20,039 48% —

Fastest debt payback in IdahoYears of salary premium needed to clear the median debt.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Brigham Young University - Idaho Rexburg $4,800 $53,406 $13,969 70% 1118
University of Idaho Moscow $9,084 $54,670 $21,982 62% 1116
Boise State University Boise $9,048 $51,658 $20,500 54% —
Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston $7,610 $46,001 $18,500 53% —
Idaho State University Pocatello $8,610 $45,608 $20,039 48% —

Most selective universities in IdahoHighest average SAT of admitted students.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Brigham Young University - Idaho Rexburg $4,800 $53,406 $13,969 70% 1118
University of Idaho Moscow $9,084 $54,670 $21,982 62% 1116

Scholarships at Idaho universities

Aid you never repay is the cheapest money in the whole calculation.

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Every Idaho university we hold data for

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Studying in Idaho: common questions

How much does college cost in Idaho?
The median Idaho university charges $8,610 in-state and $27,720 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance around $21,925. After aid, families under $30,000 pay a median $11,270.
What do graduates of Idaho universities earn?
A median $51,658 ten years after entry, against median debt of $20,039.
Do students in Idaho repay their loans?
54% of borrowers at the median Idaho university are paying their balance down three years after leaving, against 65% nationally.
What SAT score do Idaho universities expect?
The median Idaho university that publishes scores reports an average SAT of 1117. Many are test-optional and publish nothing.
All states Idaho debt vs salary Cheapest US tuition Which degree pays best

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Universities without published figures are not listed.