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Boise State Admission Requirements

Boise, Idaho

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Chances of getting into Boise State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
83%
Admission Difficulty for Boise State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Boise State and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Boise State is 83%.  It ranks #4 in Idaho for lowest rate of acceptance. Boise State University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 13,008 out of 15,648 applicants were admitted.

The school has moderate admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 49 percent on standardized admission tests. Boise State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.37. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Boise State application fee is $50 and applications are due by Feb 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by Boise State University.

Boise State SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1030-1210
Applicants Submitting SAT 
82%
SAT Scores for Boise State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 520
SAT Math 25th 510
SAT Composite 25th 1030
SAT Scores for Boise State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 610
SAT Math 75th 600
SAT Composite 75th 1210
Average SAT Score 1120

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What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Boise State University?

Boise State University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "neither required nor recommended".

Students who get into Boise State University score in the top 55 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1030-1210.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Boise State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1210 and Above Good >90%
1120 to 1210 Avg + 83%-90%
1030 to 1120 Avg - 72%-83%
940 to 1030 Reach 57%-72%
Less than 940 Low <57%
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Boise State ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
21-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
42%
ACT Scores for Boise State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 20
ACT Math 25th 19
ACT Composite 25th 21
ACT Scores for Boise State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 26
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Boise State?

Boise State University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "neither required nor recommended".

Boise State regularly accepts students who score 21 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 43 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 21-26.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Boise State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >91%
23 to 26 Avg + 83%-91%
21 to 23 Avg - 75%-83%
19 to 21 Reach 64%-75%
Less than 19 Low <64%
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Boise State GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.37*
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Boise State University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Boise State. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Boise State University was 3.37 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #4 in Idaho for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.37 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Boise State accepts 83% of all applicants.

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*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.37 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

Applying

Admission Statistics

Boise State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 9,009 6,639 15,648
Accepted 7,670 5,338 13,008
Acceptance Rate 85% 80% 83%
Enrolled 1,837 1,334 3,171
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 24% 25% 24%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Feb 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Boise State University is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Boise State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Boise State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Boise State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does Boise State University prefer SAT or ACT?

82% of students submit their SAT scores to Boise State. 42% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Boise State University?

83% of those who apply are granted admission to Boise State. Admission competition is and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Boise State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1030 and 1210. 82% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Boise State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 26. 42% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.