Boise State University

Boise, ID

Boise State University

Boise, ID

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Tuition & Fees

$14,505

$32,699

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

43%

male

57%

female

20

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 14,096
Declined 2,699
Total Received 16,795
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Public

22,922

undergraduate students

3,193

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1932, Boise State University is a public, research university that is known for its programs in Business, Engineering, and Health Care. It is located on a 160-acre campus in Boise, Idaho.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 26,115
Established in 1932
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

175-acre, urban campus in Boise (population: 226,570); branch campuses in Canyon County, Gowen Field, McCall, and Mountain Home. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Boise State University
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID
83725

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
14%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Fun Facts

  • Boise State University is one of six schools in the United States to have a non-green playing field. Boise State's Albertsons Stadium, nicknamed "The Blue," was the first blue AstroTurf field in the world.

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
16%
Top 1/4
39%
Top 1/2
74%
Bottom 1/2
26%
Bottom 1/4
5%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Other application fee (out-of-state applicants only)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (priority deadline) May 1
Application deadline (final deadline) August 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Optional

Moderately Selective

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 14,096
Declined 2,699
Total Received 16,795

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Special transportation
  • Tape recorders

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Financial Aid

93%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$8,380

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $8,782
Housing $7,468
Food $5,446
Additional fees $5,723
Books & supplies $1,226
Total $28,645
Average Financial Aid - $8,380
Total with Avg. Aid $20,265

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $22,312,410
State $4,329,082
Institutional $6,347,475
Other external $1,894,998
Total $34,883,965

Non-need-based

Federal $31,408
State $113,919
Institutional $1,262,160
Other external $645,510
Total $2,052,997

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 824-7017
F: 208 426-1305
financialaid@boisestate.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Beach volleyball yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Gymnastics yes
Soccer yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

aikido, baseball, bowling, ice hockey, judo, karate, kayaking, lacrosse, rodeo, soccer, skiing, snowboarding, tae kwon do, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

aikido, bowling, judo, jujitsu, karate, kayaking, kenpo, lacrosse, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, softball, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, golf, indoor soccer, kickball, racquetball, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/outdoor), walleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA, Mountain West Athletic Conference

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Anthropology, General yes yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art Teacher Education yes yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Bilingual and Multilingual Education yes yes
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Business Analytics yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes yes
Civil Engineering, General yes yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Commercial and Advertising Art yes
Computer Engineering, General yes yes
Computer Science yes yes yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Conducting yes
Construction Management, General yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes yes
Creative Writing yes yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes yes
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy yes yes
Design and Visual Communications, General yes yes
Digital Humanities yes
Drama and Dance Teacher Education yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Ecology yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes yes
Economics, General yes yes
Education, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs yes
Educational Evaluation and Research yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes yes
Electrical and Computer Engineering yes yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Finance, General yes
French Language Teacher Education yes
French Language and Literature yes
Game and Interactive Media Design yes
General Literature yes yes
Genetic Counseling/Counselor yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes yes yes
Geophysics and Seismology yes yes
German Language Teacher Education yes
German Language and Literature yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
Healthcare Innovation yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes yes
Human Resources Development yes
Hydrology and Water Resources Science yes
Information Technology yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Linguistics yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Materials Engineering yes yes yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes yes
Music Performance, General yes yes
Music Teacher Education yes yes
Music Theory and Composition yes
Music, General yes
Nursing Practice yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes yes
Pre-Dentistry Studies yes
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies yes
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing yes yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Public Health, General yes yes
Public Health, Other yes
Public Policy Analysis, General yes
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist yes yes
Rhetoric and Composition yes yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Science Teacher Education yes
Social Sciences, General yes yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
Urban Studies/Affairs yes
Zoology/Animal Biology, Other yes

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Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy

26,115

total students

60%

in-state

40%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

88%

22,922
students

Female
57%
12,976

Male
43%
9,946

12%

3,193
students

Female
65%
2,080

Male
35%
1,113

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

59%

13,433
students

Female
57%
7,610

Male
43%
5,823

41%

9,489
students

Female
57%
5,366

Male
43%
4,123

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
1%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
14%
Hispanic/Latino
71%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.20
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 17

Spring: December 1

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

70

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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