Boise State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #802 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #252 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #224 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #2 of 10 | In Idaho |
| #1 of 3 | In Boise |
| #232 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 132 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 22,922
- Graduates
- 3,193
- 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% | 85% |
| Applicants | 16,795 | 7,129 | 9,666 |
| Admissions | 14,096 | 5,843 | 8,253 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,035 | 1,243 | 1,792 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 97 | 41 | 56 |
9,591 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,058 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 | 18779 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3580 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 1313 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 779 (3%) |
| Asian | 700 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 439 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 327 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 94 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 45 (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
- $9,892
- Students receiving aid
- 93%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,532 | $7,236 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,532 | $7,236 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $22,869 | $24,573 |
| Fee in-district | $2,832 | $2,832 |
| Fee in-state | $2,832 | $2,832 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,832 | $2,832 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,158 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,940 |
| Room charge | $6,910 |
| Meal charge | $5,030 |
Boise State University majors
Boise State University has granted 3,974 bachelor's degrees across 81 programs, 1,063 master's across 54 programs, and 58 doctorate degrees across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Boise State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 507 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 135 | 194 | ||
| Social Work | 68 | 238 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 202 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 181 | 15 | ||
| Psychology, General | 183 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 179 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 158 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 148 | 8 | ||
| Accounting | 101 | 46 | ||
| Computer Science | 126 | 13 | 5 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 2 | 115 | 8 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 123 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 110 | 9 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 111 | 4 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 110 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 92 | 7 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 97 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 90 | 3 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 79 | 8 | ||
| Public Health, General | 60 | 24 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 75 | 7 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 70 | |||
| Finance, General | 66 | |||
| Human Resources Development | 56 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 48 | 7 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 52 | |||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 48 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 39 | 8 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 45 | |||
| Sociology, General | 45 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 38 | 6 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 38 | |||
| Information Technology | 38 | |||
| Materials Engineering | 22 | 7 | 9 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 37 | |||
| History, General | 31 | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 30 | 2 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 29 | 3 | ||
| Public Administration | 32 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 21 | 8 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | 22 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 28 | |||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 27 | |||
| General Literature | 20 | 7 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 18 | 3 | 3 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 22 | 2 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 8 | 15 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 22 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 11 | 10 | ||
| Creative Writing | 13 | 7 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 19 | 1 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 20 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 19 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 13 | 6 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 18 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | 16 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 17 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 16 | |||
| Engineering, General | 16 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 16 | |||
| Education, General | 15 | |||
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 8 | 7 | ||
| Linguistics | 15 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 12 | 3 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 14 | |||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 14 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 13 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 13 | |||
| Economics, General | 12 | |||
| Genetic Counseling & Counselor | 12 | |||
| Physics, General | 12 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 11 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 11 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 4 | 7 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 11 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 7 | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 8 | |||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 8 | |||
| Music, General | 8 | |||
| Philosophy | 8 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 | |||
| Geophysics and Seismology | 7 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 7 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Business Analytics | 6 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | 2 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 5 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 4 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | |||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 | |||
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 3 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 2 | |||
| Zoology & Animal Biology, Other | 2 | |||
| Ecology | 1 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 1 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 1 | |||
| French Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Public Health, Other | 1 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 127 | 3,974 | 1,063 | 58 |
Boise State University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 55% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Boise State University has published 13,463 scientific papers with 226,865 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 Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 40 | 126 |
| 1992 | 61 | 142 |
| 1993 | 76 | 205 |
| 1994 | 88 | 202 |
| 1995 | 71 | 284 |
| 1996 | 88 | 319 |
| 1997 | 95 | 395 |
| 1998 | 89 | 399 |
| 1999 | 111 | 524 |
| 2000 | 100 | 626 |
| 2001 | 115 | 707 |
| 2002 | 188 | 939 |
| 2003 | 175 | 1212 |
| 2004 | 200 | 1377 |
| 2005 | 207 | 1521 |
| 2006 | 316 | 2100 |
| 2007 | 296 | 2510 |
| 2008 | 342 | 3139 |
| 2009 | 385 | 4221 |
| 2010 | 371 | 5011 |
| 2011 | 407 | 5900 |
| 2012 | 415 | 6999 |
| 2013 | 536 | 8946 |
| 2014 | 532 | 9995 |
| 2015 | 595 | 10753 |
| 2016 | 614 | 11462 |
| 2017 | 657 | 12338 |
| 2018 | 807 | 14636 |
| 2019 | 825 | 17233 |
| 2020 | 1116 | 21192 |
| 2021 | 1082 | 24389 |
| 2022 | 1028 | 26027 |
| 2023 | 974 | 26472 |
Boise State University alumni
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Kellen Moore
- Enrolled in Boise State University
- Studied in 2007-2012
- Occupations
- player of American footballAmerican football coach
- Biography
-
Kellen Christopher Moore is an American football coach and former quarterback who is the offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles 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. Signed by Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2012, he played as a backup with the Lions and the Dallas Cowboys for three seasons each. Moore retired from playing in 2018 and rejoined the Cowboys as a coach, serving as the team's offensive coordinator from 2019 to 2022. He became the Chargers' offensive coordinator in 2023.
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Jay Ajayi
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Jay Ajayi is an English-born former 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
- gridiron football playerplayer of American football
- Biography
-
Leighton Vander Esch is an American football linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boise State, and was drafted by the Cowboys in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
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Bryan Harsin
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Bryan Dale Harsin is an American football coach who was most recently the head coach for the Auburn Tigers. 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 | 3,042 |
| 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 |