What's the cost of attendance at BYU Idaho?

Hey there! Trying to sort through college options here. I'm looking at BYU Idaho and was wondering if anyone knew what the average cost of attendance is there? Also, is the cost different for LDS students? Thanks in advance!

Hello! As an LDS institution, BYU-Idaho operates on a unique model which results in a different tuition rate for LDS and non-LDS students. As of the 2024-2025 academic year, the annual cost of tuition for LDS students is around $4,656 for two semesters, while non-LDS students pay around $9,312.

Remember, that's just tuition. The total cost of attendance also includes fees, room and board, and supplies. Fees are usually a few hundred dollars, while room and board varies quite a bit depending on your housing situation. If you opt to live on campus it can range from approximately $1,650 to $2,600 a semester. Off-campus housing may vary, and I encourage you to do some research in the Rexburg area to get a more precise number.

Also, remember that books, supplies and personal expenses can add a noteworthy amount to your total expenses too. For a bare bones estimate, you might budget around $500 per semester for books and supplies.

This means that the total cost of attendance for LDS students, including tuition, fees, room and board, and other expenses, might be estimated around $10,000 to $13,000 per academic year, but could be more based on personal living expenses and lifestyle. For non-LDS students, it would be approximately $14,000 to $17,000.

Hope this helps! I encourage you to connect directly with BYU-Idaho's Financial Aid Office or use their online cost estimator on their website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.