Admissions

University Tuition and Fees

Review a typical budget for full-time students during the academic year, summer session fees, tuition costs for out-of-state students and information on tuition assistance programs.


Budget for the 2009/10 Academic Year

Full-time fees for Undergraduate students are:

For Graduate students:

Don't forget that you will have other expenses while in college! Here is a sample budget used by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office for calculating your estimated** costs while attending Boise State.

OTHER Estimated Expenses 1 Semester 9 Months
Books/Supplies $584 $1,168
Room/Board $3,416 $6,832
Transportation $767 $1,534
Personal Allowance $1,135 $2,270
TOTAL $5,902 $11,804

* An additional health insurance fee will be included on a student's official bill each semester; however, students with comparable insurance coverage can request to waive this fee. Learn more about student insurance coverage and the waiver process by visiting our Health Services web page.

**The figures provided are estimates and are for planning purposes only. While we make every effort to provide the most accurate information, all tuition and fee estimates are subject to change.

For students attending 11-month programs at Boise State, you will have additional costs for fees, books, room and board, etc.

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Summer Session Fees

Students (residents and nonresidents) enrolled in summer courses will pay per-credit.

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Part-time Student Fees

Students taking fewer than 12 credits per semester pay part-time fees. Nonresident students who take fewer than 12 credits pay part time fees plus an additional $80/credit.

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Nonresident Tuition

Students who are not residents of Idaho must pay fees plus nonresident tuition.

Undergraduate fees ( $2,432/semester) + Nonresident Tuition ($4,502/semester) = $6,934/semester

Review the definition of Idaho residency for tuition purposes

Review nonresident tuition assistance programs

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If you have questions about any of these steps, please call the Admissions Office at (208) 426-1156, or toll-free at 1-800-824-7017.

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