Boise State University
1910 University Dr
Boise ID 83725
(208) 426-1011

General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Midsize
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
19,667 (17,574 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Undergraduate certificate
Associate's degree
Undergraduate certificate
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
61% / 39%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
45% / 55%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
88% / 12%
- In-State / Out-of-State
82% / 18%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$4,865
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$13,868
- Room & Board$5,114
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
19%
- Average Financial Aid Package$7,491
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$23,256
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants4,102
- Students Admitted
3,323
(81%)
- Students Enrolled2,871
(70%)
- Average High School GPA3.3
- Students in top 10% of HS Class13%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
450-570
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
460-580
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-24
See More About Admissions »
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences
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Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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Zoology/Animal Biology, Other
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Accounting and Finance
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
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Construction Management
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Finance, General
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Retailing and Retail Operations
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Mass Communication/Media Studies
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Communications technologies/technicians and support services
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Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Science
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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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Information Science/Studies
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Information Technology
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Construction trades
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Construction Trades, Other
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Lineworker
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Bilingual and Multilingual Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Drama and Dance Teacher Education
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Education, General
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Educational/Instructional Media Design
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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French Language Teacher Education
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German Language Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Social Science Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Speech Teacher Education
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Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Materials Science
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Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
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Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
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Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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Instrumentation Technology/Technician
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Manufacturing Technology/Technician
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English language and literature/letters
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Creative Writing
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English Language and Literature, General
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Technical and Business Writing
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Child Care and Support Services Management
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Dental Assisting/Assistant
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Environmental Health
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Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
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Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Pre-Dentistry Studies
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Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
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Pre-Veterinary Studies
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Public Health, Other
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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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Surgical Technology/Technologist
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History
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History, General
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Mathematics and statistics
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Applied Mathematics
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Mathematics, General
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Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians
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Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
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Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
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Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
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Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Gerontology
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Studies
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Personal and culinary services
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Hydrology and Water Resources Science
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Physics, General
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Welding Technology/Welder
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
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Anthropology
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Economics, General
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Social Sciences, General
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Sociology
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Transportation and materials moving
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Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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Visual and performing arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Commercial and Advertising Art
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Design and Visual Communications, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Music Management and Merchandising
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Music Performance, General
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants4,102
- Students Admitted
3,323
(81%)
- Students Enrolled2,871
(70%)
- Average High School GPA3.3
- Students in top 10% of HS Class13%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class36%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class71%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
450-570
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
460-580
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-24
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$40
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline07/12
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$4,865
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$13,868
- Room & Board$5,114
- Books & Supplies$1,168
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$252
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$332
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid19%
- Average Financial Aid Package$7,491
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$23,256
- Federal Grants29%$3,855
- Pell Grants29%$3,508
- Other Federal Grants11%$932
- State & Local Grants49%$537
- Institutional Grants21%$2,811
- Federal Loans34%$4,420
- Non-Federal Loans13%$3,447
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