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Boise State University

Boise State University is a large, public institution located in Boise, id. Founded in 1932, Boise State University offers undergraduate degrees in 234 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 1
23,983 undergraduates
$8,782 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Boise State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 87.2%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.44
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

August
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Boise State University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 20:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
20 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Languages and Literature
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Social Work
Business/Commerce, General
Communication and Media Studies

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,782
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,610
Books & supplies $1,226
Other expenses $5,723
Cost of attendance* $32,341
Average financial aid package $11,341
Estimated cost $21,000 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $26,976
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,610
Books & supplies $1,226
Other expenses $5,723
Cost of attendance* $50,535
Average financial aid package $11,341
Estimated cost $39,194 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Boise State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 23,983, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

27,198

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
70%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
15%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
4%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Boise State University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

1910 University Dr, Boise, ID 83725
2084261000
https://www.boisestate.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Boise State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Boise State University?

Boise State University is located in Boise, id.

What is the acceptance rate at Boise State University? 

The acceptance rate for Boise State University is 87%.

What’s the average GPA for Boise State University?

The average high school GPA for Boise State University students was 3.44.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Boise State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Boise State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $129,364.

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