BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
- 1910 University Dr
- Boise, ID 83725
- OPEID College Code: 00161600
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- General Phone: (208) 426-1011
- President: Dr. Bob Kustra
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 18,933
- College Mascot: Broncos
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- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- Admissions: admissions.boisestate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,053 | 2,074 | 4,127 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,740 (85%) | 1,866 (90%) | 3,606 (87%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 991 (57%) | 1,203 (64%) | 2,194 (61%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 853 | 39% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,482 | 69% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 570 |
| SAT ® Math | 470 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | 440 | 560 |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 73%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 50% | 31% | 53% | 4% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,099 | $3,633 | $620 | $2,293 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.7% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Number in Default | 179 | 200 | 219 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,767 | 3,720 | 4,027 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $4,864 | $4,632 | $4,410 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,864 | $4,632 | $4,410 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,868 | $13,208 | $12,578 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,168 | $1,136 | $1,138 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,832 | $6,140 | $5,938 |
| Other Expenses | $3,804 | $3,422 | $3,566 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,832 | $6,140 | $5,938 |
| Other Expenses | $3,804 | $3,422 | $3,566 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,838 | $3,422 | $3,352 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $16,668 | $15,330 | $15,052 |
| In-State | $16,668 | $15,330 | $15,052 |
| Out of State | $25,672 | $23,906 | $23,220 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $16,668 | $15,330 | $15,052 |
| In-State | $16,668 | $15,330 | $15,052 |
| Out of State | $25,672 | $23,906 | $23,220 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $8,870 | $9,244 | $8,900 |
| In-State | $8,870 | $9,244 | $8,900 |
| Out of State | $17,874 | $17,820 | $17,068 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 18,933 Undergraduate: 16,693 Graduate: 2,240
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 8,596 Female: 10,337
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 7,665 Female: 9,028
- Graduate Gender Male: 931 Female: 1,309
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 12,874 Part-Time: 6,059
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 12,142 Part-Time: 4,551
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 732 Part-Time: 1,508
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 367 | 2% |
| American Indian | 216 | 1% |
| Black | 346 | 2% |
| Asian | 630 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1,189 | 6% |
| White | 15,157 | 80% |
| Unknown | 1,028 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 138 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,417 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,214 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,692 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,445 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,708 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,138 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,424 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 703 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 54 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,442 | 1,829 | 613 |
| Faculty Status | 1,066 | 596 | 470 |
| Tenured Faculty | 350 | 350 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 308 | - | 308 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,030 | 560 | 470 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,023 | 554 | 469 |
| Primarily Research | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 131 | 125 | 6 |
| Other Professionals | 680 | 613 | 67 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 601 | 531 | 70 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 359 | 299 | 60 |
| Skilled Crafts | 47 | 46 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 146 | 142 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,365 (529) | $65,368 (297) | $56,241 (232) |
| Professor | $77,340 (135) | $78,003 (94) | $75,822 (41) |
| Associate Professor | $64,036 (175) | $67,534 (98) | $59,583 (77) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,642 (135) | $56,914 (70) | $54,272 (65) |
| Instructor | $47,816 (6) | - (-) | $47,816 (6) |
| Lecturer | $38,671 (78) | $42,277 (35) | $35,736 (43) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $92,300 (24) | $99,253 (12) | $85,348 (12) |
| Professor | $114,146 (13) | $109,533 (8) | $121,526 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $74,662 (2) | $98,010 (1) | $51,314 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $88,265 (2) | $95,014 (1) | $81,516 (1) |
| Instructor | $57,284 (2) | - (-) | $57,284 (2) |
| Lecturer | $58,178 (5) | $60,872 (2) | $56,382 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,979 (553) | $65,983 (309) | $56,909 (244) |
| Professor | $78,750 (148) | $78,914 (102) | $78,388 (46) |
| Associate Professor | $64,002 (177) | $67,662 (99) | $59,358 (78) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,884 (137) | $57,207 (71) | $54,461 (66) |
| Instructor | $47,579 (8) | - (-) | $47,579 (8) |
| Lecturer | $39,209 (83) | $42,684 (37) | $36,414 (46) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $3,095,316 | $1,749,754 | $1,345,562 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 57% | 43% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 425 | 217 | 208 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 425 | 217 | 208 |
| Basketball | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| All Track Combined | 108 | 45 | 63 |
| Football | 106 | 106 | - |
| Golf | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Gymnastics | 21 | - | 21 |
| Soccer | 29 | - | 29 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming and Diving | 27 | - | 27 |
| Tennis | 20 | 13 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Wrestling | 29 | 29 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $379,205 | $65,509 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $105,678 | $31,770 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 50 | 25 | 25 |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Gymnastics | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 38%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 27% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 26% |
| Female | 28% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 17% |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | 38% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| White | 27% |
| Unknown | 19% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 5% |
| 5 Years | 16% |
| 6 Years | 23% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 17 | 4 |
| Liquor Related | 15 | 15 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 17 | 10 |
| Liquor Related | 16 | 19 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 7 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 4 | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 7 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 14 | 17 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009