North Idaho College Photo - North Idaho College (NIC) is a comprehensive community college located on the stunning shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Idaho Community Colleges By Tuition Cost

For Idaho community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,634 per year for in-state students and $7,627 for out-of-state students (2026).
For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $3,950 per year.
The community college with the highest tuition in Idaho is College of Western Idaho, with a tuition of $5,732.
The community college with the lowest tuition is Brigham Young University-Idaho, with a tuition of $3,950 (average of in-state and out-of-state tuition).
Tuition Cost Range: $3,950 $5,732 Avg. Tuition Cost: $5,294

Idaho Community Colleges By Tuition Cost (2026)

College
Avg. Tuition
Location
Rank: #11.
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Private not-for-profit
Tuition: $3,950
($3,950 in-state
$3,950 out-state)
525 S Center
Rexburg, ID 83460
(208) 496-1411
Rank: #22.
College of Eastern Idaho
College of Eastern Idaho Photo - EITC became CEI in July of 2017.
Public
Tuition: $5,499
($2,496 in-state
$8,502 out-state)
1600 S 25th E
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 535-3000
Rank: #33.
North Idaho College
North Idaho College Photo - North Idaho College (NIC) is a comprehensive community college located on the stunning shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene.
Public
Tuition: $5,590
($3,214 in-state
$7,966 out-state)
1000 West Garden Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 769-3300
Rank: #44.
College of Southern Idaho
College of Southern Idaho Photo - The College of Southern Idaho is located in Twin Falls, Idaho, and has been serving students since 1965.
Public
Tuition: $5,700
($4,560 in-state
$6,840 out-state)
315 Falls Ave.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-9554
Rank: #55.
College of Western Idaho
Public
Tuition: $5,732
($4,264 in-state
$7,200 out-state)
5500 East Opportunity Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 562-3000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average community college tuition in Idaho?
The average tuition in Idaho is approximately $3,634 per year for in-state students and $7,627 for out-of-state students (2026)
What are the most expensive community college in Idaho?
The most expensive community college in Idaho include Brigham Young University-Idaho, College of Eastern Idaho and North Idaho College.

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