Boise State University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Boise, ID
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#3 Best Value Colleges in Idaho

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Overview

Total enrollment

27,198

Location Boise, Idaho
Website boisestate.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Idaho's capital city, Boise State University occupies a 285-acre campus along the Boise River, minutes from downtown Boise and the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The campus is distinguished by its blue playing field at Albertsons Stadium, home to the Broncos football team which competes in the Mountain West Conference. Originally established in 1932 as Boise Junior College, the institution evolved into a full university by 1974 and has grown into Idaho's largest higher education institution. The university maintains moderately selective admission standards and is recognized for its programs in engineering, business, nursing, and criminal justice, with particular emphasis on its computer science initiatives partnered with regional tech industries. Most first-year students live in one of several on-campus residence halls, contributing to a substantial residential population within the urban campus setting.

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Ratings

Boise State is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Boise State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

Acceptance Rate

87.2%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 24.1%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Idaho Resident Tuition

$9,048

Out of State Resident Tuition

$27,788

Breakdown

Tuition $9,048
Books and Supplies $800
Other Fees $2,929
Room and Board $14,884
Budget for Other Expenses $6,459
Total One Year Cost $34,120

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

29% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Boise State University are Business, Health Professions, and Education. 21% of students major in Business, 17% in Health Professions, and 8% in Education.