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 2009/10
- Summer Fees
- Part-time Student Fees
- Financial Aid
- Scholarships
- Nonresident Tuition
- Nonresident Tuition Assistance Programs
- Determining Residency
Budget for the 2009/10 Academic Year
Full-time fees for Undergraduate students are:
- Idaho Residents.....$4,864* per year
- Nonresidents........$13,868* per year
For Graduate students:
- Idaho Residents.....$5,756* per year
- Nonresidents........$14,760* per year
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.
Summer Session Fees
Students (residents and nonresidents) enrolled in summer courses will pay per-credit.
- Summer 2009
- – Undergraduate per-credit fee = $233
- – Graduate per-credit fee = $280
- Summer 2010
- – Undergraduate per-credit fee = $236
- – Graduate per-credit fee = $285
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.
- – Part-time - per credit rate (1-9 credits) = $252 per credit
- – Part-time - flat rate (10 credits) = $2,324
- – Part-time - flat rate (11 credits) = $2,378
- – Nonresident tuition - per credit rate (1-11 credits) = part-time fees + $80/credit
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
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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