College of Western Idaho — Tuition, Cost & Financial Aid

WHAT MOST STUDENTS ACTUALLY PAY

$8,500

per year, after scholarships and grants are applied

💡 Why is this less than tuition?

Most students receive scholarships, grants, or financial aid that reduces what they actually pay. This is the average after all that help.

Tuition (Before Any Aid)

The "sticker price" before scholarships or aid. Very few students pay this full amount.

🏠 IF YOU LIVE IN-STATE

$3,446/yr

Cheaper because your state taxes help fund this university

✈️ IF YOU COME FROM ANOTHER STATE

$7,454/yr

Higher because you didn't pay taxes to support this school

Typical Student Debt at Graduation

The typical amount students who borrowed money owe when they finish their degree.

$9,720

Typical total loan debt

Students receiving Pell Grants (free money)22.3%

Students who took out federal loans25.7%

College of Western Idaho — Cost & Financial Aid

Tuition at College of Western Idaho is $3,446 per year for in-state students and $7,454 for out-of-state students.

After grants, scholarships, and financial aid, the average student pays $8,500 per year — significantly less than the sticker price for many students.

The median student loan debt at graduation is $9,720.

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