U of I Housing Costs

How Much Does it Cost to Stay at U of I ?

Room, board, along with other charges can add up to a significant amount. Just how much does U of I charge for these basics, and how does it compare to other schools?

On this page you will find:

• Living Expenses Outline
• Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
• Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
• Housing Costs Comparison
• References

U of I Room and Board Expenses The housing and dining options at U of I are combined. The standard student paid about $9,610 in 2021 to live on campus.

Find out University of Idaho housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus along with other expenses in the table below.

Will You Spend 4 Years On Campus? Estimated Cost is $57,470

There was an average 2.7% price change annually over the past five years in U of I room & board costs, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If current tendencies in housing and meal expenses continue, we expect incoming first year students in 2022 to pay about $14,085 in their first year of college. Those students would end up spending approximately $14,266 in their 2nd year, and $14,659 in their fourth year.

Over the course of obtaining your degree the sum will come to somewhere around $57,470 for a four-year stay or $28,352 for two years.

* estimated

How to Finance Your U of I Education?

Details on Your Campus Living Situation

Are you wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? If you are a first-time full-time student, some schools may require it. See the table below to find out whether U of I does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.

Campus Costs are Average Compared to Other Schools

Living expenses for students living on campus at University of Idaho total to $13,914, similar to the nationwide average of $15,282.

Related Schools

If you’re considering University of Idaho, here are some more schools you may be interested in knowing more about.

• The City College of New York
• University of Kentucky
• University of Massachusetts - Lowell
• University of Wyoming
• Washington State University

Curious on how these schools stack up against U of I? Pit them head to head with College Combat, our free interactive tool that lets you compare colleges on the features that matter most to you!

Check out the following matchups:

• University of Idaho vs. The City College of New York
• University of Idaho vs. University of Kentucky
• University of Idaho vs. University of Massachusetts - Lowell
• University of Idaho vs. University of Wyoming
• University of Idaho vs. Washington State University

References

• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

• National Center for Education Statistics

• Image Credit: By Davidlharlan under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.