Cost of Attendance (COA)
The College of Idaho uses a combination of federal aid methodology and institutional policy to determine a family’s financial need and award aid factoring in the student’s cost of attendance (COA). The COA, also known as the student budget, is an estimate of the expenses a student may incur while attending the College and includes tuition, fees, books and supplies, room, board, personal expenses, and transportation.
For full-time undergraduate students, 2026-27 tuition is $19,660 per semester or $39,320 per year. With additional fees and expenses, the total cost of attendance for an incoming freshman is estimated to be $59,655 per year.
Academic Year 2026-27
|
Item
|
Cost
|
| Tuition |
$39,320 |
Fees
|
$1,356 |
| New Student Experience Fee — Incoming Freshman |
$370 |
| New Student Experience Fee — Transfer Student |
$315 |
|
Food and Housing
**Subject to Change
|
|
| On Campus |
$14,158 |
| Off Campus |
$12,344 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$2,131 |
| Personal and Miscellaneous |
$1,500 |
| Transportation Allowance |
$750 |
| Loan Fees |
$70 |
| Total Cost of Education — Incoming Freshman |
$59,655
|
| Total Cost of Education — Transfer Student |
$57,786 |
Notes
Overload charges of $1183.33 per credit apply for each credit over 18 credits in fall term, 3 credits in winter term, and 18 credits in spring term.
The New Student Experience Fee is a one-time charge applied to the first semester enrolled and helps cover the costs of our unique orientation and First-Year Experience programs.
Fees include an Academic Service Fee of $85 and the Associated Students of The College of Idaho (ASCI) Student Fee of $400.
Food and Housing is based on an average room rate of $6,195 and meal plan at $7,160.
Total Cost of Education does not include course-specific fees or student health insurance (waived with proof of existing coverage).