ACCEPTANCE RATE
84%
More selective than 71% of listed universities.
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Public University
Boise State University
Boise State University in Boise, Idaho, is a public four-year institution where bold thinking meets hands-on learning. With over 26,000 students and more than 90 undergraduate majors, the campus offers affordable tuition, small class sizes, and vibrant student life.
84%ACCEPTANCE
$19,037AVG NET PRICE
61%GRAD RATE
26.7KSTUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
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Boise, IDCity: Midsize
THE SIGNATURE
Boise State University Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Boise State University prepares students for success through a transformative educational experience that combines groundbreaking research with hands-on learning. The institution fosters an environment where creative research and real-world partnerships help graduates lead and innovate in Idaho and beyond. Students can find their major within seven academic colleges, the Honors College, and the Graduate College, all supported by a large faculty dedicated to personal and career growth.
The campus is located in the heart of Boise, Idaho's capital city, offering a world-class college experience surrounded by opportunity. Beyond academics, the university features a vibrant student life with over 260 student groups and access to outdoor recreation including skiing, hiking, and river sports. The famous Blue Turf serves as the home for dynamic athletics programs that build community spirit and pride.
AT A GLANCE
TypePublicFour or more years
Founded—
SettingCity: Midsize
Calendarsemester
Religious affiliationNone reported
Athletics—
GETTING IN
Admissions
Boise State University welcomes applicants through an admissions process that reflects its commitment to preparing students for success. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 84 percent, with over 15,000 applicants considered in a recent cycle.
Source: IPEDS 2023
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
SAT range is not reported.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Not reportedUndergraduate application fee $50.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$8,782/yr
Out-of-state: $26,976/yr. Idaho residents pay roughly 67% less.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$19,037/yr
▲ 20% since 2020-2146% receive aid
Average aid package $9,163.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
The university offers a high-quality undergraduate education alongside a supportive graduate school that cultivates personal and career growth for its students. Academic programs span seven academic colleges, the Honors College, and the Graduate College, providing a wide variety of degree paths in both on-campus and online formats.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
19:1
34.5% of classes have fewer than 20 students.
6-year graduation rate
61%
▲ 22 pts since 2016
First-year retention
78%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
93
Undergraduate majors and programs
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.12%
Business/Commerce, General.6.3%
Psychology, General.4.9%
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.4.6%
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.4.1%
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology.3.6%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
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On-campus beds
2,906
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Students needing off-campus housing
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Setting
City: Midsize
IN CONTEXT
Boise State University vs. peer institutions
How Boise State University compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
Boise State University
$19,037
University of Texas at San Antonio
$10,831
University of Akron Main Campus
$15,292
University of Nevada-Reno
$16,801
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$51,658
Compared with earnings for graduates of similar universities.
Working after 10 yrs
88.5%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
77.5%
77.5% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
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