Boise State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #780 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #246 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #219 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #2 of 10 | In Idaho |
| #1 of 3 | In Boise |
| #221 of 1,020 | For Broadcast Journalism |
| Top50% | For 132 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 23,491
- Graduates
- 3,179
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.boisestate.edu
Boise State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Boise State University has an acceptance rate of 84% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 82% | 86% |
| Applicants | 15,949 | 6,809 | 9,140 |
| Admissions | 13,391 | 5,576 | 7,815 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,959 | 1,198 | 1,761 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 121 | 58 | 63 |
9,088 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,829 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 18949 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3836 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 1391 (5%) |
| Asian | 732 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 731 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 449 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 364 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 91 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 53 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,167
- Students receiving aid
- 85%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,941 | $7,645 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,941 | $7,645 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,135 | $25,764 |
| Fee in-district | $2,841 | $2,841 |
| Fee in-state | $2,841 | $2,841 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,841 | $2,841 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,906 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,914 |
| Room charge | $7,468 |
| Meal charge | $5,446 |
Boise State University majors
Boise State University has granted 3,874 bachelor's degrees across 84 programs, 1,028 master's across 54 programs, and 60 doctorate degrees across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Boise State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 465 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 141 | 190 | ||
| Social Work | 59 | 255 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 237 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 178 | 19 | ||
| Psychology, General | 189 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 180 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 160 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 141 | 8 | ||
| Accounting | 87 | 57 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 133 | 11 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 125 | 6 | ||
| Computer Science | 105 | 18 | 7 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 123 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 119 | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 100 | 4 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 103 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 94 | |||
| Finance, General | 90 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 78 | 8 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 64 | 15 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 75 | |||
| Construction Management, General | 63 | |||
| Public Health, General | 45 | 16 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 52 | 6 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 50 | 7 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 51 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 35 | 7 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 30 | 9 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 38 | |||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 37 | |||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 33 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 26 | 6 | ||
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy & Policy | 22 | 10 | ||
| Sociology, General | 32 | |||
| History, General | 27 | 3 | ||
| Information Technology | 30 | |||
| Education, General | 29 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 16 | 12 | ||
| Creative Writing | 22 | 5 | ||
| Materials Engineering | 15 | 7 | 5 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 4 | 23 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 25 | 1 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 16 | 5 | 5 | |
| Anthropology, General | 20 | 5 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 25 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 18 | 7 | ||
| Public Administration | 25 | |||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 23 | 2 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 24 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 23 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 19 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 18 | |||
| Physics, General | 18 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 18 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | 17 | ||
| Engineering, General | 17 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 17 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 17 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 16 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 16 | |||
| General Literature | 10 | 6 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 16 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 15 | |||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 14 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 14 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 14 | |||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 9 | 4 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 12 | |||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 12 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 4 | 7 | ||
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 8 | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 11 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 11 | |||
| Genetic Counseling & Counselor | 10 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 10 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 10 | |||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 10 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 9 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 6 | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 9 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | |||
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 6 | |||
| Business Analytics | 6 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 6 | |||
| Linguistics | 6 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 5 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Ecology | 4 | |||
| Educational Evaluation and Research | 4 | |||
| Geophysics and Seismology | 2 | 2 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 4 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | |||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 3 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | 1 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 2 | |||
| French Language Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Zoology & Animal Biology, Other | 2 | |||
| Conducting | 1 | |||
| Digital Humanities | 1 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 1 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| German Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 1 | |||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 184 | 3,874 | 1,028 | 60 |
Boise State University has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 35% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 59% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Boise State University has published 16,442 scientific papers with 334,628 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Political Science, and Geology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 65 | 208 |
| 1993 | 79 | 265 |
| 1994 | 100 | 307 |
| 1995 | 80 | 446 |
| 1996 | 92 | 488 |
| 1997 | 114 | 616 |
| 1998 | 100 | 656 |
| 1999 | 134 | 792 |
| 2000 | 105 | 1014 |
| 2001 | 129 | 1026 |
| 2002 | 201 | 1344 |
| 2003 | 197 | 1691 |
| 2004 | 225 | 1872 |
| 2005 | 224 | 2135 |
| 2006 | 342 | 2852 |
| 2007 | 333 | 3370 |
| 2008 | 371 | 4268 |
| 2009 | 424 | 5610 |
| 2010 | 390 | 6429 |
| 2011 | 503 | 7855 |
| 2012 | 472 | 9591 |
| 2013 | 571 | 11826 |
| 2014 | 597 | 13115 |
| 2015 | 819 | 14117 |
| 2016 | 659 | 14819 |
| 2017 | 724 | 16423 |
| 2018 | 895 | 18901 |
| 2019 | 1002 | 22531 |
| 2020 | 1377 | 27908 |
| 2021 | 1230 | 32558 |
| 2022 | 1257 | 33878 |
| 2023 | 1255 | 35822 |
| 2024 | 868 | 35274 |
Boise State University alumni
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Kellen Moore
- Enrolled in Boise State University
- Studied in 2007-2012
- Occupations
- American football coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Kellen Christopher Moore is an American professional football coach and former quarterback who is the head coach for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boise State Broncos, setting the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) record for quarterback wins. Moore spent the majority of his professional career from 2012 to 2017 as a backup, seeing playing time with the Dallas Cowboys in 2015. After retiring as a player, Moore began a coaching career and became the Eagles' offensive coordinator in 2024. On February 7, 2025, he was announced the new head coach of the New Orleans Saints.
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Jay Ajayi
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Jay Ajayi is an English-born former professional American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons with the Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Boise State University and was selected by the Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft. Ajayi spent three seasons with the Dolphins, earning Pro Bowl honors in 2016, before being traded to Philadelphia during the 2017 season. As a member of the Eagles, Ajayi was a member of the team that won the franchise's first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl LII. He struggled with injuries afterwards, leading to his 2022 retirement.
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Leighton Vander Esch
- Occupations
- American football playergridiron football player
- Biography
-
Leighton Vander Esch is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boise State Broncos, and was selected by the Cowboys in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. He spent six seasons with the team, earning Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors in his rookie season before neck injuries prematurely ended his playing career.
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Bryan Harsin
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Bryan Dale Harsin is an American college football coach. He is the offensive coordinator at California. He was the head coach at Auburn Tigers from 2021–2022. Prior to coaching at Auburn, he coached the Boise State University Broncos from the 2014 season through the 2020 season where he posted a 69–19 overall record. He began his head coaching career at Arkansas State University for the 2013 season. Harsin was the co-offensive coordinator at the University of Texas for two seasons. Before leaving for Texas in 2011, Harsin was an assistant at Boise State for 10 seasons, the last five as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
General info
| Alternative names | Boise State BSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1932 |
| Motto | Splendor Sine Occasu Splendor Without End |
| Colors | blue, orange |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 3,148 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1910 University Dr Boise, Idaho, 83725 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 236,000 |
| Phone | 2084261000 |