Idaho State University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Idaho State University?

For 2025-26, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees total $8,610 for Idaho residents and $28,240 for nonresidents. The difference makes residency classification a major financial consideration. These figures combine the reported tuition and mandatory fees; they do not include living expenses.

• Idaho-resident undergraduate tuition: $6,104, plus $2,506 in required fees.
• Nonresident undergraduate tuition: $25,214, plus $2,506 in required fees.
• Reported annual room and board: $7,336; books and supplies: $1,000.

Adding those reported housing, meal, and book figures produces about $16,946 for a resident or $36,056 for a nonresident before transportation, personal expenses, and other individual costs. That calculation is an illustration, not ISU's complete cost-of-attendance budget; commuters and students in different housing arrangements may spend differently. Graduate and professional rates also differ.

Financial aid can lower the amount a student pays. In the reported aid figures, 95% of students in the measured group received financial aid, and the average undergraduate grant award was $8,931. Average net prices vary by family income; for families earning $0-$48,000, the reported figure was $10,011. An average is not an individual offer. Eligible students may seek federal grants and loans through the FAFSA, along with applicable Idaho aid, ISU scholarships, and veterans' education benefits. Students should compare an actual aid offer with a complete budget, including costs that grants do not cover.

What are the work-study opportunities at Idaho State University?

Idaho State University students can seek part-time employment, and eligible students may qualify for Federal Work-Study as part of a financial aid offer. Work-Study is earned through an approved job; it is not a grant paid in full at the start of a term or a guarantee of placement.

Students should complete the FAFSA, review any Work-Study award, and apply for available positions through ISU's student-employment process. Other campus jobs may be open without a Work-Study award, while internships may carry different pay and academic-credit rules.

ISU also reports career counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job listings, career fairs, and employer recruiting for undergraduates. Those services can support a job or internship search, but they should not be confused with a verified employment outcome for every graduate.