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Boise State University

Boise State

Boise, Idaho 83725

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Known for health sciences

Boise State University is a public institution in Boise with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A large campus of 17.1K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,658 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,182.

Established
1932
Motto
Splendor sine Occasu
Mascot
Buster Bronco
Type
Public research university
Conference
Mountain West Conference (MWC)
Division
Division I

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84%Acceptance
SAT Avg
17,081Students
19:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$51,658Earnings 10yr
$19,182Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Boise State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.0%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

84.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,782
Tuition (out-of-state)$26,976
Room & Board$16,610
Books & Supplies$1,226
Total Cost of Attendance$25,387
Average Net Price$19,182
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,387
$30–48K$16,200
$48–75K$19,197
$75–110K$22,131
$110K+$22,767

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,182

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

74.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

130

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (218)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
17,081
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71%
Black 2%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.9%
Freshman Retention77.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,251
8 Years$50,005
10 Years$51,658

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,700
Men
$51,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#301

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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