Boise State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #790 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #255 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #227 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #2 of 10 | In Idaho |
| #1 of 3 | In Boise |
| #277 of 1,017 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 126 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 22,404
- Graduates
- 3,390
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 83% 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 | 83% | 80% | 85% |
| Applicants | 15,648 | 6,639 | 9,009 |
| Admissions | 13,008 | 5,338 | 7,670 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,059 | 1,276 | 1,783 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 112 | 58 | 54 |
10,868 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,403 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | 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 |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 18739 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3335 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 1216 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 876 (3%) |
| Asian | 680 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 401 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 344 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 104 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 38 (0.1%) |
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
- $10,476
- Students receiving aid
- 85%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,532 | $7,110 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,532 | $7,110 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $22,452 | $24,030 |
| Fee in-district | $2,528 | $2,528 |
| Fee in-state | $2,528 | $2,528 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,528 | $2,528 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,158 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,322 |
| Room charge | $6,713 |
| Meal charge | $4,609 |
Boise State University majors
Boise State University has granted 3,776 bachelor's degrees across 79 programs, 1,075 master's across 52 programs, and 50 doctorate degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Boise State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 476 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 142 | 216 | ||
| Social Work | 62 | 244 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 201 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 185 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 160 | 18 | ||
| Accounting | 126 | 43 | ||
| Psychology, General | 152 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 135 | 13 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 148 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 5 | 120 | 2 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 121 | 4 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 123 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 112 | |||
| Computer Science | 97 | 8 | 3 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 80 | 10 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 84 | 6 | ||
| Finance, General | 85 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 77 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 64 | 11 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 71 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 65 | 4 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 63 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 56 | 7 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 54 | 5 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 42 | 14 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 54 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 44 | 5 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 48 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 48 | |||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 47 | |||
| Public Health, General | 40 | 6 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 45 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 40 | 1 | ||
| History, General | 31 | 10 | ||
| Materials Engineering | 26 | 3 | 9 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 37 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 4 | 32 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 28 | 5 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 26 | 3 | ||
| Information Technology | 29 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | 26 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 26 | 2 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 28 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 16 | 10 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 25 | |||
| Public Administration | 25 | |||
| Sociology, General | 25 | |||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 11 | 13 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 23 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 23 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 20 | |||
| Creative Writing | 15 | 4 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 18 | |||
| Economics, General | 14 | 4 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 11 | 6 | ||
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 9 | 7 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 12 | 3 | 1 | |
| History Teacher Education | 16 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 15 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 15 | |||
| Physics, General | 15 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 15 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 14 | |||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 5 | 9 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 13 | |||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 13 | |||
| Education, General | 12 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | 8 | ||
| Genetic Counseling & Counselor | 11 | |||
| Business Analytics | 10 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 10 | |||
| Engineering, General | 10 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | 2 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 9 | |||
| Public Health, Other | 8 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 5 | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 7 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 7 | |||
| Music, General | 6 | |||
| Philosophy | 6 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 6 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 4 | |||
| Geophysics and Seismology | 4 | |||
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 4 | |||
| Zoology & Animal Biology, Other | 4 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 3 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 3 | |||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Environmental Health | 2 | |||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 2 | |||
| Ecology | 1 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 132 | 3,776 | 1,075 | 50 |
Boise State University has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 49% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 48% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Boise State University has published 11,658 scientific papers with 196,936 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 47 | 92 |
| 1991 | 39 | 111 |
| 1992 | 58 | 130 |
| 1993 | 71 | 182 |
| 1994 | 81 | 186 |
| 1995 | 67 | 266 |
| 1996 | 80 | 297 |
| 1997 | 89 | 361 |
| 1998 | 88 | 373 |
| 1999 | 108 | 481 |
| 2000 | 94 | 573 |
| 2001 | 127 | 668 |
| 2002 | 148 | 890 |
| 2003 | 172 | 1176 |
| 2004 | 164 | 1258 |
| 2005 | 190 | 1410 |
| 2006 | 275 | 1926 |
| 2007 | 293 | 2310 |
| 2008 | 303 | 2956 |
| 2009 | 348 | 3992 |
| 2010 | 348 | 4699 |
| 2011 | 375 | 5502 |
| 2012 | 359 | 6694 |
| 2013 | 493 | 8330 |
| 2014 | 512 | 9474 |
| 2015 | 546 | 10202 |
| 2016 | 555 | 10698 |
| 2017 | 606 | 11927 |
| 2018 | 745 | 13058 |
| 2019 | 742 | 15825 |
| 2020 | 924 | 19761 |
| 2021 | 1059 | 25458 |
| 2022 | 942 | 24270 |
Boise State University alumni
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Jay Ajayi
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Jay Ajayi is a British former professional player of American football who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played five seasons with the Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Boise State 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, he was part of the team that won the franchise's first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl LII over the New England Patriots. He struggled with injuries afterwards, leading to his 2022 retirement. After his football career, he became a professional FIFA esports player.
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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 player who is the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played as a quarterback for six seasons in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions. Moore played college football at Boise State University, where he set the FBS record for quarterback wins. Signed by Detroit as an undrafted free agent in 2012, he was a member of the Lions and Cowboys for three seasons each. He rejoined Dallas as a coach following his retirement and served as the team's offensive coordinator from 2019 through the 2022 NFL season. Following his departure from the Cowboys, Moore joined the Chargers staff as their offensive coordinator in 2023.
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Leighton Vander Esch
- Occupations
- American football playergridiron football player
- Biography
-
Leighton Vander Esch is an American football middle 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
- American football player
- Biography
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Bryan Dale Harsin is an American football coach who was most recently the head coach for the Auburn University Tigers. Prior to leading the Auburn Tigers, he coached the Boise State University Broncos from the 2014 season through the 2020 season where he posted a 69–19 overall record while at Boise. 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 where he played a major impact in the teams development on that side. 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 | 2,848 |
| 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 |