High-Quality Education at an Affordable Price
You can get your dream job with a BYU-Idaho education and with less debt. Compare the range of expenses a student, living on or off-campus, may incur.
Cost of Attending
Ranked #1 in Value by WSJ
Cost of Attending
Ranked #1 in Value by WSJ
Additional Cost Comparisons
| Costs (one semester) | BYU-Idaho | Idaho & Utah* | Nationally† |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $296 | $467 | $571 |
| Housing & Food | $2,604 | $6,319 | $7,545 |
*Average Idaho cost is calculated from ISU, BSU, and U of I. Average Utah cost is calculated from UVU, USU, U of U, and SUU. National average from
educationdata.org/average-cost-of-college.
†National figures reflect public and private university averages. The figures above are up-to-date as of August 22, 2025.
Scholarship & Tuition Calculator
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Available Scholarships at BYU-Idaho
Among the scholarships available at BYU-Idaho are 4-Year Merit and Returned Missionary Scholarships for incoming and current students.
Automatically get a full, 1/2, or 1/4 tuition scholarship based on your high school GPA and test scores. No separate application needed.
Scholarships for missionaries who enroll at BYU-Idaho within the first year after returning from full-time missionary service.
Get Additional Help Paying for School
BYU-Idaho offers a variety of additional scholarships and Federal Aid options.
Academic Scholarships recognize exceptional academic achievement of current BYU-Idaho and transfer students.
Talent-based scholarships are offered by BYU-Idaho’s Art, Dance, Journalism, Theatre, or Music departments.
Need-based scholarships are available for students facing financial barriers while working toward their educational goals.
Federal loans are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need determined by the FAFSA. A student must be enrolled in at least 6 program applicable credits to receive these funds.
A Federal Pell Grant is aid awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional financial need determined by the FAFSA. Pell Grants do not have to be repaid.
AJ Discovers the Value of BYU-Idaho
"I looked at a couple of different options including BYUI and a two-year junior college. I toured both of them and decided to come here because it was more affordable than the junior college, which is awesome.”
AJ Johnson
Freshman, Majoring in Electrical Engineering
AJ Johnson
Freshman, Majoring in Electrical Engineering
BYU-Idaho's Cost Calculator helps you estimate the complete cost of your schooling, including help from financial aid.