Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001616
- Phone: (208) 376-7731
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
77.44%FINANCIAL AID RATE
84%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
48FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,379Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Boise State University
8695 W Marigold St, Boise, ID
Boise State University is a public college that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Boise, ID, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately 20,000 students are enrolled per year at Boise State University.
Students can choose from many areas of study, including:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Communications And Journalism
- Education
- Public Administration And Social Services
Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1390 - 1700 on the SAT and between 20 - 25 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to Boise State University. Boise State University accepts approximately 80 percent of applicants yearly. Of those applicants admitted, around 52 percent registered for enrollment. Additional information from the BSU admissions office can be found by visiting their site.
Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $6,100 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $18,000 annually. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $3,900 annually. This school may provide financial aid for students that qualify by way of grants and loans.
The mascot for Boise State University is the "Broncos", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available:
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)
- Football (NCAA Division I-A)
Students who wish to see more about this school can visit their website at http://www.boisestate.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Boise State University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Boise State University is about 26,000, with undergraduate students making up about 86% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $12,600. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $50 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- State Residents: $5,500-$6,600
- Out-of-State: $22,000-$26,940
- Charges for part-time students are:
- In-State: $370-$440 per unit
- Out-of-State: $720-$870 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 84% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 68% | $10,533 |
Receiving Student Loans | 47% | $6,337 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Boise State University may offer services to students like:- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
- Day care for children
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Dental Assistant Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Radiology Technician Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Boise State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Mountain West Conference)
- Track and Field (Mountain West Conference)
- Football (Mountain West Conference)
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Boise State University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B, M)
- Public Relations (C)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, M)
- Materials Engineering (B, C, D, M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
- Creative Writing (B, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Physical Sciences
- Geology (B, D, M)
- Physics (B)
- Chemistry (B, M)
- Hydrology and Water Resources Science (M)
- Geophysics and Seismology (D, M)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Law and Justice Administration (A, B, M)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B, M)
- Sociology (B)
- Social Science (A, B)
- Economics (B, M)
- Anthropology (B, C, M)
- Cartography and GIS (C)
- Geography
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Boise State University.
- Eastern Oregon University in Portland, OR (155 miles away)
- Idaho State University in Idaho Falls, ID (196 miles away)
- Lewis - Clark State College in Caldwell, ID (198 miles away)
- The University of Montana - Western in Pablo, MT (208 miles away)
- University of Idaho in Pocatello, ID (219 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- See all colleges in Idaho
- Browse our list of public colleges in Idaho
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001616
- Phone: (208) 376-7731
- School Homepage