“I got an incredible top-grade education for community college prices, which is unheard of.”
Emily Rushton, Business Management Major
Semester Tuition & Costs Comparison with Neighboring Schools
*Costs (one semester)
BYU-Idaho
Idaho
Utah
†Nationally
Tuition & Fees in State
$2,499
$4,613
$4,069
$10,673
Tuition & Fees out of State
$2,499
$15,448
$12,255
$13,779
Housing & Food
$2,604
$6,626
$6,012
$7,545
Books & Supplies
$296
$497
$436
$571
TOTAL IN STATE
$5,399
$11,736
$10,517
$18,789
TOTAL OUT OF STATE
$5,399
$22,571
$18,703
$21,895
*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.
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.
"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