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Boise State University

Boise, Idaho

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Overview

Student Population
25,794
Boise State University overview
Location Boise, Idaho
Online boisestate.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Boise State University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Boise, Idaho, Boise State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 15,648 prospective students applied, and 13,008 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 3,171 enrolled in the school.  14,555 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 11,239 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $5,532 plus fees of $2,528. Boise State is ranked 835 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

4/10
Overall
6/10
Academics
3/10
Resources
4/10
Outcomes
3/10
Value

Boise State is rated within the lower 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Boise State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Moderate
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SAT 1030/1210
ACT 21/26
Estimated GPA 3.37
Applications Accepted
83.1% 
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Applications Due Feb 15, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Idaho Resident Tuition
$5,532
In State Costs for Boise State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,240
Other Fees$2,528
Room and Board $13,459
Budget for Other Expenses$4,336
Total One Year Cost$27,095
Out of State Resident Tuition
$22,452
Out of State Costs for Boise State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,240
Other Fees$2,528
Room and Board $13,459
Budget for Other Expenses$4,336
Total One Year Cost$44,015

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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 subjects studied by Boise State University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 21%
Health Professions 17%
Education 8%
Social Sciences 6%
Communication 5%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=142115 IPEDS survey data for Boise State University.

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