Boise State University: Ranking & Review
Boise State University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 82% | 85% |
| Applicants | 8,876 | 3,998 | 4,878 |
| Admissions | 7,455 | 3,292 | 4,163 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 2,743 | 1,208 | 1,535 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 24,121 | 10,487 | 13,634 |
8,358 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,989 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $50. Application fee for graduates - $65.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 2,187 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 80% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 1,311 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 48% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Boise State University Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $21,932 | $37,248 |
| Off-campus | $20,864 | $36,180 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $8,337 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Boise State University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 3,158 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $5,043 | $20,359 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $2,283 | $2,283 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $305 | $600 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $6,471 | $21,787 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $2,283 | $2,283 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $390 | $685 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 73 | 587 | 157 | 817 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 13 | 714 | 36 | 8 | 771 |
| Education | 143 | 279 | 12 | 434 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 80 | 202 | 6 | 288 | |
| Engineering | 217 | 25 | 9 | 251 | |
| Social Sciences | 5 | 175 | 14 | 194 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 50 | 136 | 2 | 188 | |
| Psychology | 162 | 162 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 124 | 16 | 140 | ||
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 135 | 4 | 139 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 118 | 15 | 2 | 135 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 15 | 110 | 2 | 127 | |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 9 | 73 | 24 | 106 | |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 78 | 23 | 101 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 93 | 3 | 96 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 17 | 70 | 9 | 96 | |
| Physical Sciences | 59 | 13 | 3 | 75 | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 35 | 27 | 62 | ||
| History | 49 | 6 | 55 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 32 | 7 | 39 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 29 | 29 | |||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 6 | 6 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 5 | 5 | |||
| Architecture and Related Services | 4 | 4 | |||
| Grand Total | 340 | 3,168 | 776 | 36 | 4,320 |
A total of 3,508 2-year associate's and 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Boise State University.
At the master's and doctor's level 812 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 40% | 48% |
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General info
| Alternative names | Boise State BSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1932 |
| Motto | Splendor Sine Occasu Splendor Without End |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Colors | blue, orange |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 2,713 |
| Instructional FTE | 1,013 |
| Research FTE | 32 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.boisestate.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 1910 University Dr Boise, Idaho, 83725 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Midsize |
| City population | 50,000 - 250,000 |
| Phone | 2084261000 |
| Fax | +1 (208) 426 3765 |