The U.S. Department of Education lists 3 Idaho schools with culinary programs in the CIP 12.05 family: 3 public. After grants, students paid between $6,095 and $12,193 a year on average (median $10,575).
Program mix: 1 of the 3 report baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions; 1 grant a bachelor’s-level credential in this family. The largest campus on the list is Idaho State University (7,583 students). Every figure below comes from the College Scorecard and IPEDS federal data, retrieved July 2026. No rankings, just the numbers, sortable however you need them.
| School | City | Type | Tuition/yr | Net price/yr | Enrollment | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Southern IdahoLowest average net price in the state: $6,095/yr after grants. | Twin Falls | Public | $3,360 | $6,095 | 3,810 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| North Idaho College | Coeur d'Alene | Public | $3,396 | $10,575 | 2,619 | Culinary Arts |
| Idaho State UniversityLargest enrollment on this list (7,583 students). | Pocatello | Public | $8,610 | $12,193 | 7,583 | Culinary Arts |
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What Culinary School Costs in Idaho
The lowest real-cost route in Idaho is College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, at $6,095 a year average net price after grants. Public in-state tuition starts at $3,360 published, and community-college district residents can sometimes pay less than the listed rate. Sort the table by net price and check the out-of-state toggle if you are crossing state lines; residency can double the bill at public schools.
Idaho Culinary School FAQs
How many culinary schools are in Idaho?
3 Idaho institutions report culinary programs (CIP 12.05 family) to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 public. The count covers degree- and certificate-granting schools in the College Scorecard as of July 2026.
How much does culinary school cost in Idaho?
Average net price, what students actually pay per year after grants, ranges from $6,095 to $12,193 across Idaho culinary schools, with a median of $10,575. Published tuition is often higher; net price is the more accurate number.
What is the cheapest culinary school in Idaho?
College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls has the lowest average net price at $6,095 per year. Community college district residents can sometimes pay less than the published in-state rate.
Which Idaho schools offer baking and pastry programs?
1 Idaho school reported baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions in the latest federal data, including College of Southern Idaho.
Culinary Schools in Nearby States
School list, tuition, net price, and enrollment from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS completions data (CIP 12.05 family), retrieved July 2026. Notes are computed from the same records. See our methodology for how these lists are built.