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 2008/09 Academic Year

Full-time fees for Undergraduate students are:

Idaho Residents.....$4,632* per year
Nonresidents........$13,208* per year

For Graduate students:

Idaho Residents.....$5,504* per year
Nonresidents........$14,080* 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.

Estimated Expenses	1 Semester	9 Months
Books/Supplies	$568	$1,136
Room/Board	$3,070	$6,140
Transportation	$756	$1,512
Personal Allowance	$1,118	$2,236

* 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.

Summer 2008
– Undergraduate per-credit fee will be $222 and Graduate per-credit fee will be $267.
Summer 2009
– Resident undergraduate per-credit fee = $233
– Nonresident undergraduate per-credit fee = $308
– Resident graduate per-credit fee = $280
– Nonresident graduate per-credit fee = $355

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Part-time Student Fees

Students taking 7 or fewer credits per semester pay part-time fees, which is a per-credit rate. Nonresident students who take 7 or fewer credits pay an additional $75/credit.

– Resident undergraduate per-credit fee = $238
– Nonresident undergraduate per-credit fee = $313
– Resident graduate per-credit fee = $285
– Nonresident graduate per-credit fee = $360

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Nonresident Tuition

Students who are not residents of Idaho and taking 8 or more credits must pay nonresident tuition plus fees.

Nonresident Tuition is $4,288 per semester plus the $2,316 in undergraduate fees for a total of $6,604 per 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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