Published cost of attendance is $23,738. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $11,270, middle-income families pay around $13,374, higher-income families pay approximately $18,791.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $23,738 |
| Tuition and Fees | $28,320 |
| Room and Board | $11,243 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,180 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,907 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,831 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,270 |
| $30–48k | $11,193 |
| $48–75k | $13,374 |
| $75–110k | $17,130 |
| $110k+ | $18,791 |
Published cost of attendance is $23,738. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $11,270, middle-income families pay around $13,374, higher-income families pay approximately $18,791. Azimuth ranks University of Idaho #392 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 72.5 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,982; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,162. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $60,330, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $248 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Idaho earn median 4-year earnings of $60,330, placing the institution in the 45.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,740 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Idaho in the 65.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Idaho #674 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 54.5 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The earnings pattern reflects University of Idaho's focus on Business and applied fields. Psychology, General is the highest-earning program with 134 graduates earning median earnings of $42,825, and Azimuth ranks the program #300 among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology. Azimuth ranks Marketing #151 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions with 90 graduates earning $59,776, while Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ranks #107 nationally with 76 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $50,237.
