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Information Summary
Ranks 217th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 11,173 |
| Total Enrollment | 18,385 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
| Application Fee Required | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $30 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single doctoral (education) |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily nonresidential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Boise State University?
Ranks 1277th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,670 | $2,670 | $10,448 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,484 | $1,484 | $1,484 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $211 | $211 | $211 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $4,944 | $4,944 | $7,778 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | $4,944 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $254 | $254 | $254 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $14,514 | $14,514 | $22,292 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $14,514 | $14,514 | $22,292 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $7,602 | $7,602 | $15,380 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $3,520  $4,154 |
$3,520  $4,154 |
$10,576  $11,932 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,014  $1,050 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $4,678  $5,778 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,638  $3,532 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $4,678  $5,778 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,638  $3,532 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,260  $2,398 |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 3,340 (1,516 male / 1,824 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 2,991 (1,336 male / 1,655 female) |
| Admission rate | 90% |
| First-time Enrollment | 2,501 (1,199 male / 1,302 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 2,017 (976 male / 1,041 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 484 (223 male / 261 female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Boise State University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Football Conference | Western Athletic Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Western Athletic Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Western Athletic Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Boise State University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 367th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 72% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 26 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 26 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 26 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 645th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 45% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 460 / 590 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 480 / 575 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 940 / 1165 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 1,600 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $4,014 | 600 |  34% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $517 | 1,027 |  58% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,990 | 227 |  13% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,563 | 736 |  42% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,492 |  85% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Boise State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 112 | 111 | 223 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 133 | 96 | 229 |
Hispanic | 429 | 614 | 1,043 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 201 | 306 | 507 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 73 | 109 | 182 |
White Non-Hispanic | 6,884 | 8,174 | 15,058 |
Race Unknown | 566 | 577 | 1,143 |
| Total | 8,398 | 9,987 | 18,385 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Boise State University?
