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Boise State University (Boise State)

  • 1910 University Dr
  • Boise, ID 83725
  • OPEID College Code: 00161600
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  • General Phone: (208) 426-1011
  • President: Dr. Bob Kustra
  • Website: www.boisestate.edu
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 19,540
  • College Alias: Boise State
  • College Mascot: Broncos
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • ROTC
  • Army
    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
 
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2007
  • 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 2007
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,6901,7973,487
Number Granted Admission (%)1,413 (84%)1,601 (89%)3,014 (86%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)1,058 (75%)1,212 (76%)2,270 (75%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam87437%
ACT ® Exam1,64770%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading450580
SAT ® Math460580
SAT ® Writing440550
 
ACT ® Composite1924
ACT ® English1824
ACT ® Math1824
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving31%28%46%8%
Avg Amount Receiving$2,779$3,565$517$2,115
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)5.4%5.4%4.9%
Number in Default219210177
Number in Repayment4,0273,8543,583
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,410$4,154$3,872
Out of State Tuition and Fees$12,578$11,932$11,280
Books and Supplies$1,138$1,050$1,050
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$5,938$5,778$4,829
Other Expenses$3,566$3,532$3,750
Off Campus
Room and Board$5,938$5,778$4,829
Other Expenses$3,566$3,532$3,750
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,494$3,532$2,328
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$15,052$14,514$13,501
Out of State$23,220$22,292$20,909
Off Campus
In-State$15,052$14,514$13,501
Out of State$23,220$22,292$20,909
Off Campus with Family
In-State$8,042$7,602$7,250
Out of State$16,210$15,380$14,658
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Agriculture Operations
Applied Horticulture, Horticulture Operations13----
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, Biological Sciences--6110-
Zoology, Animal Biology, Other---1-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting--9630-
Accounting and Finance--8--
Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping-----
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science26----
Business Administration and Management---35-
Business Economics--10--
Business, Commerce--136--
Construction Management--22--
Finance--27--
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services7----
International Business, Trade and Commerce--18--
Management Information Systems---5-
Marketing and Marketing Management--40--
Operations Management and Supervision--7--
Retailing and Retail Operations7----
 
Communication Technology
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology5----
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Studies--994-
Media Studies--22--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science--255-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications24-7--
Information Science Studies--34--
 
Construction Trades
Construction Trades, Other4----
Lineworker12----
 
Education
Art Teacher Education--7--
Bilingual and Multilingual Education--73-
Biology Teacher Education--3--
Counseling and Guidance Services---14-
Curriculum and Instruction---363
Drama and Dance Teacher Education--2--
Early Childhood Education-1125-
Education6----
Educational and Instructional Media Design---38-
Elementary Education--94--
English and Language Arts Teacher Education--275-
French Language Teacher Education-----
German Language Teacher Education-----
History Teacher Education--14--
Mathematics Teacher Education--52-
Music Teacher Education--102-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching--32--
Reading Teacher Education---16-
Science Teacher Education--31-
Social Science Teacher Education--10--
Spanish Language Teacher Education--1--
Special Education and Teaching--95-
Speech Teacher Education--2--
Technology Teacher Education Teacher Education6--46-
 
Engineering
Civil Engineering--304-
Computer Engineering---3-
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering--3013-
Materials Science--14-
Mechanical Engineering--265-
 
Engineering Technology
Computer Technology and Computer Systems Technology11----
Drafting and Design Technology18----
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology38----
Industrial Technology-----
Manufacturing Technology3----
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing---10-
English Language and Literature--6912-
Technical and Business Writing--111-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority and Gender Studies, Other--5--
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Care and Support Services Management9----
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature--3--
German Language and Literature--2--
Spanish Language and Literature--17--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training--6--
Dental Assisting23----
Environmental Health--4--
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other--60--
Health, Health Care Administration and Management-----
Licensed Practical Nurse Training21----
Medical Radiologic Technology-2728--
Nursing-15742--
Pre-Dentistry Studies--1--
Pre-Medicine, Pre-Medical Studies-----
Pre-Veterinary Studies--1--
Public Health, Other2--10-
Respiratory Care Therapy-1815--
Substance Abuse, Addiction Counseling4----
Surgical Technology18----
Medical Records Administration--9--
Medical Records Technology-21---
 
History
History--367-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other--71--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies-60---
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics--2--
Mathematics--22-
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Autobody, Collision and Repair Technology5----
Diesel Mechanics Technology15----
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Refrigeration Maintenance Technology4----
Industrial Electronics Technology-----
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology13----
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology10----
Automotive Mechanics Technology18----
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies--3--
 
Personal and Culinary Services
Culinary Arts7----
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy--7--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--12--
Geology, Earth Science--44-
Geophysics and Seismology--1-2
Hydrology and Water Resources Science---2-
Physics--3--
 
Precision Production
Machine Tool Technology5----
Welding Technology19----
 
Psychology
Psychology--92--
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration2--17-
Social Work--4865-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education--16--
Kinesiology and Exercise Science--133-
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management-----
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration-22999-
Fire Protection and Safety Technology-4---
Fire Protection, Other-----
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology--1--
Economics--8--
Geography3----
Political Science and Government--59--
Social Sciences-1346--
Sociology--21--
 
Transportation and Materials Moving
Truck and Bus Driver, Commercial Vehicle Operation19----
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation--2--
Art and Art Studies-----
Commercial and Advertising Art--22--
Design and Visual Communications--203-
Drama and Theatre Arts--11--
Music--13--
Music Management and Merchandising--2--
Music Performance--53-
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 19,540
  • Undergraduate: 17,690 Graduate: 1,850
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 9,016 Female: 10,524
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 8,212 Female: 9,478
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 804 Female: 1,046
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 11,810 Part-Time: 7,730
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 11,226 Part-Time: 6,464
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 584 Part-Time: 1,266
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien3162%
American Indian2091%
Black2591%
Asian6063%
Hispanic1,2046%
White15,76481%
Unknown1,1826%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181590.8%
Ages 18-193,76119%
Ages 20-213,39217%
Ages 22-243,87020%
Ages 25-293,47718%
Ages 30-341,6909%
Ages 35-391,1106%
Ages 40-491,4077%
Ages 50-656213%
Age Over 65520.3%
Age Uknown10.01%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees2,6121,901711
Faculty Status1,173649524
Tenured Faculty3533521
Graduate Assistants264-264
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,129605524
Primarily Instruction1,121598523
Primarily Research871
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial25223715
Other Professionals53847167
Technical and/or Paraprofessional693588105
Clerical And Secretarial42433985
Skilled Crafts51501
Service and/or Maintenance1601528
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$58,203 (556)$61,625 (318)$53,631 (238)
Professor$75,705 (126)$75,108 (94)$77,457 (32)
Associate Professor$61,339 (160)$63,600 (87)$58,644 (73)
Assistant Professor$54,140 (131)$56,876 (69)$51,095 (62)
Instructor$47,354 (64)$47,448 (39)$47,207 (25)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$62,729 (42)$63,162 (30)$61,646 (12)
Professor$94,625 (4)$98,814 (3)$82,057 (1)
Associate Professor$68,575 (13)$69,769 (11)$62,005 (2)
Assistant Professor$54,523 (9)$51,500 (7)$65,105 (2)
Instructor$54,954 (13)$52,146 (7)$58,230 (6)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$57,720 (598)$60,767 (348)$53,478 (250)
Professor$75,757 (130)$75,286 (97)$77,144 (33)
Associate Professor$60,945 (173)$62,868 (98)$58,433 (75)
Assistant Professor$53,527 (140)$55,519 (76)$51,163 (64)
Instructor$46,951 (77)$46,721 (46)$47,292 (31)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$2,568,128$1,500,463$1,067,665
Ratio (%)100%58%42%
 
Participants
All Athletes478248230
Unduplicated Athletes375210165
Basketball331617
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)1767898
Football102102-
Golf1798
Gymnastics25-25
Soccer28-28
Swimming and Diving (Combined)26-26
Tennis22139
Volleyball19-19
Wrestling3030-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$242,086$62,644
Assistant Coaches-$92,106$36,890
 
Coaches
All Coaches452322
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Golf312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Gymnastics3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Soccer2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Swimming and Diving (Combined)3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Wrestling33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 47%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students28%
 
By Gender
Male25%
Female31%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien57%
American Indian23%
Black21%
Asian33%
Hispanic27%
White28%
Unknown21%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less5%
5 Years15%
6 Years21%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Weapons Related-2
Drug Related1011
Liquor Related1938
Residence Hall
Weapons Related-2
Drug Related48
Liquor Related1529
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape72
Burglary1723
Vehicle Theft3-
Arson11
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape72
Burglary25
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