Computer Science · Idaho
Computer Science colleges in Idaho
CampusPin lists 15 U.S. colleges in Idaho that offer Computer Science programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Computer Science combines the mathematical foundations of computation with practical software engineering, preparing graduates for careers in software, AI/ML, security, data, and research.
Schools in Idaho that offer Computer Science
Boise Bible College
Boise, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$11,240
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
103
Boise State University
Boise, ID · University · Public
Tuition
$8,782
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
20,260
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$4,656
Acceptance
97%
Enrollment
42,090
Carrington College-Boise
Boise, ID · Community College · Private
Tuition
$12,319
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
433
College of Eastern Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,390
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,396
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID · University · Public
Tuition
$3,360
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,476
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,336
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,898
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Meridian, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$12,319
Acceptance
36%
Enrollment
8,774
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID · University · Public
Tuition
$8,356
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
9,468
Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID · University · Public
Tuition
$7,388
Acceptance
90%
Enrollment
2,281
New Saint Andrews College
Moscow, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$15,700
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
319
North Idaho College
Coeur d'Alene, ID · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,396
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,488
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$39,370
Acceptance
63%
Enrollment
1,756
The College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$36,030
Acceptance
47%
Enrollment
1,076
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID · University · Public
Tuition
$8,816
Acceptance
79%
Enrollment
9,943
Computer Science programs in Idaho: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 15 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
15
Public / private
8 / 7
Universities / 2-year
11 / 4
Cities represented
11
In-state tuition range
$3,336–$39,370
Median in-state tuition
$8,782
Lowest published in-state tuition
College of Western Idaho
$3,336
Most selective
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
36% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
Brigham Young University-Idaho
42,090 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Computer Science program
- Programming foundations in languages like Python, Java, C/C++, and JavaScript
- Algorithm design and analysis (Big-O, dynamic programming, graph algorithms)
- Data structures (arrays, trees, hash tables, heaps, graphs)
- Operating systems, networks, and computer architecture
- Databases and distributed systems
- Discrete mathematics, linear algebra, probability, and statistics
- Software engineering practices: version control, testing, code review, agile workflows
- A specialization track such as AI/ML, security, theory, systems, or HCI
Where a Computer Science degree can lead
- Software Engineer
- Data Engineer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Site Reliability Engineer
- Security Engineer
- Research Scientist (CS PhD)
Typical pay: $78,000–$135,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 software developer median $132,270)
A Computer Science (CS) major covers algorithms, data structures, operating systems, computer architecture, programming languages, databases, and the mathematics behind them, discrete math, linear algebra, and probability. Most CS programs require 3–4 semesters of math and physics in addition to the major.
By the time graduates leave, they can write production code in multiple languages, reason about algorithmic complexity, design and reason about distributed systems, and have at least one specialization (AI/ML, security, systems, theory, or applications). Many CS programs offer concentrations or BS-vs-BA tracks; the BS typically requires more math and engineering coursework.
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