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    Information Summary

    Ranks 217th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communityMidsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000)
    Highest offeringDoctoral degree
    Full-time Enrollment11,173
    Total Enrollment18,385
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionYes
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$30
    Graduate Application Fee$30
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

    UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
    GraduateSingle doctoral (education)
    Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
    EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
    Size & SettingLarge 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 trend  $4,154 $3,520 trend  $4,154 $10,576 trend  $11,932
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $1,014 trend  $1,050
    On-Campus – Room & Board $4,678 trend  $5,778
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $3,638 trend  $3,532
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $4,678 trend  $5,778
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $3,638 trend  $3,532
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,260 trend  $2,398

    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?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRecommended
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesYes / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeYes
    Teacher CertificationNo

    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 CreditYes
    Life ExperienceYes
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    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 ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareYes
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity1,600
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room FeeN/A
    Board FeeN/A

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Boise State University ranks 2717th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $4,014 600 pie   34%
    State & Local Grant Aid $517 1,027 pie   58%
    Institutional Grant Aid $2,990 227 pie   13%
    Student Loan Aid $3,563 736 pie   42%
    Any financial aid type   1,492 pie   85%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Boise State University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    112111223
    Black Non-Hispanic
    13396229
    Hispanic
    4296141,043
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    201306507
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    73109182
    White Non-Hispanic
    6,8848,17415,058
    Race Unknown
    5665771,143
    Total 8,398 9,987 18,385

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Boise State University?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 3 1 3 4 1 99 7 118
    Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 1 9 10
    Accounting and Finance 1 1 1 3
    Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 6 6
    Anthropology 10 2 12
    Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 10 10
    Applied Mathematics 3 3
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3 1 4
    Art Teacher Education 2 2
    Art/Art Studies, General 1 13 1 15
    Athletic Training/Trainer 1 1 5 1 8
    Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 1 6 7
    Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 16 1 17
    Bilingual and Multilingual Education 1 4 1 7 13
    Biology Teacher Education 4 4
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3 1 66 3 73
    Business Administration and Management, General 3 35 38
    Business/Commerce, General 9 2 7 6 3 126 7 160
    Business/Managerial Economics 1 1 15 17
    Chemistry, General 2 13 15
    Child Care and Support Services Management 1 7 1 9
    Civil Engineering, General 1 2 1 15 1 20
    Commercial and Advertising Art 1 2 1 23 2 29
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1 5 1 1 70 7 85
    Computer Engineering, General 6 6
    Computer Science 2 3 17 2 24
    Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 1 41 2 44
    Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology 1 1 12 14
    Construction Management 1 2 22 2 27
    Construction Trades, Other 1 4 2 7
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 9 2 11
    Creative Writing 1 4 3 8
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 2 13 2 76 5 98
    Culinary Arts/Chef Training 1 1 2
    Curriculum and Instruction 1 12 48 2 63
    Dental Assisting/Assistant 1 16 17
    Design and Visual Communications, General 9 9
    Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 1 9 10
    Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 1 1 23 25
    Drama and Dance Teacher Education 1 1
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1 12 13
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 10 10
    Economics, General 2 2
    Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
    Educational/Instructional Media Design 2 3 78 5 88
    Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 1 1 1 19 22
    Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 7 2 27 4 40
    Elementary Education and Teaching 1 1 41 2 45
    English Composition 20 2 22
    English Language and Literature, General 4 1 34 6 45
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 30 30
    Environmental Health 1 2 3
    Environmental Studies 4 4
    Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 1 3 4
    Finance, General 3 1 2 33 1 40
    Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician 5 5
    Fire Protection, Other 4 1 5
    French Language Teacher Education 1 1
    French Language and Literature 1 1 1 3
    General Office Occupations and Clerical Services 2 1 9 1 13
    Geography 1 1
    Geology/Earth Science, General 1 14 15
    Geophysics and Seismology 1 2 3
    German Language Teacher Education
    German Language and Literature 5 5
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 3 5 8
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 2 4 13 2 21
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 1 1 1 1 35 3 42
    Health and Physical Education, General 1 1 7 2 11
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 14 1 15
    Health/Health Care Administration/Management 1 2 3
    Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) 5 14 1 20
    History Teacher Education 14 14
    History, General 1 31 4 36
    Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 1 1 2
    Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
    Industrial Technology/Technician 4 4
    Information Science/Studies 2 1 4 25 1 33
    International Business/Trade/Commerce 1 3 1 1 9 2 17
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 1 7 8
    Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary 4 1 6 11
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2 1 1 53 2 59
    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert 1 2 24 1 28
    Lineworker 9 9
    Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 4 4
    Management Information Systems, General 1 4 5
    Manufacturing Technology/Technician 1 5 6
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1 3 1 45 2 52
    Mass Communication/Media Studies 1 14 1 16
    Materials Science 4 4
    Mathematics Teacher Education 17 17
    Mathematics, General 1 9 1 11
    Mechanical Engineering 2 1 1 1 27 2 34
    Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 2 1 47 4 54
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2 80 6 88
    Music Management and Merchandising 2 1 3
    Music Performance, General 2 1 6 9
    Music Teacher Education 10 10
    Music, General 7 2 9
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 1 1 7 8 4 159 9 189
    Operations Management and Supervision 5 1 6
    Philosophy 10 10
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2 1 15 18
    Physics, General 2 2
    Political Science and Government, General 1 42 2 45
    Pre-Dentistry Studies
    Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 2 2
    Pre-Veterinary Studies
    Psychology, General 1 1 3 1 79 4 89
    Public Administration 1 1 14 1 17
    Public Health, Other 1 1 10 1 13
    Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
    Reading Teacher Education 2 26 3 31
    Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 9 1 1 1 22 2 36
    Retailing and Retail Operations 1 6 7
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2 2
    Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician 15 15
    Social Science Teacher Education 4 4
    Social Sciences, General