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Boise State University

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Boise State

Boise, Idaho 83725

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

UrbanGreek lifeSports culture

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

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.0%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

75.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

130

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (218)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

78%

Mixed

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

10 Years$51,658

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#301

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vs 2024

More About This School

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

102Above Average

Estimated from ID state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Salt Lake Citypop. 200K

295 mi(511 min)

Portlandpop. 650K

345 mi(598 min)

Seattlepop. 740K

405 mi(702 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BOI Boise3 mi

SLC Salt Lake City291 mi

PDX Portland OR343 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2255 mi · ~65h 9m drive

New York, NY2147 mi · ~62h 1m drive

Hartford, CT2189 mi · ~63h 14m drive

Providence, RI2249 mi · ~64h 58m drive

Albany, NY2118 mi · ~61h 11m drive

Syracuse, NY1994 mi · ~57h 36m drive

Rochester, NY1921 mi · ~55h 30m drive

Buffalo, NY1863 mi · ~53h 49m drive

Philadelphia, PA2108 mi · ~60h 54m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1856 mi · ~53h 37m drive

Harrisburg, PA2015 mi · ~58h 13m drive

Newark, NJ2138 mi · ~61h 46m drive

Washington, DC2041 mi · ~58h 58m drive

Baltimore, MD2052 mi · ~59h 17m drive

Atlanta, GA1832 mi · ~52h 55m drive

Charlotte, NC1958 mi · ~56h 34m drive

Raleigh, NC2050 mi · ~59h 13m drive

Miami, FL2362 mi · ~68h 14m drive

Orlando, FL2184 mi · ~63h 6m drive

Tampa, FL2157 mi · ~62h 19m drive

Nashville, TN1632 mi · ~47h 9m drive

New Orleans, LA1715 mi · ~49h 33m drive

Richmond, VA2058 mi · ~59h 27m drive

Chicago, IL1448 mi · ~41h 50m drive

Detroit, MI1668 mi · ~48h 11m drive

Minneapolis, MN1135 mi · ~32h 47m drive

St. Louis, MO1390 mi · ~40h 9m drive

Kansas City, MO1160 mi · ~33h 31m drive

Indianapolis, IN1564 mi · ~45h 11m drive

Columbus, OH1718 mi · ~49h 38m drive

Cleveland, OH1750 mi · ~50h 33m drive

Milwaukee, WI1416 mi · ~40h 54m drive

Dallas, TX1287 mi · ~37h 11m drive

Houston, TX1492 mi · ~43h 6m drive

Austin, TX1368 mi · ~39h 31m drive

San Antonio, TX1382 mi · ~39h 55m drive

Los Angeles, CA669 mi · ~19h 20m drive

San Francisco, CA518 mi · ~14h 58m drive

San Diego, CA754 mi · ~21h 47m drive

Seattle, WA405 mi · ~11h 42m drive

Portland, OR345 mi · ~9h 58m drive

Denver, CO637 mi · ~18h 24m drive

Phoenix, AZ736 mi · ~21h 16m drive

Salt Lake City, UT295 mi · ~8h 31m drive

Honolulu, HI2833 mi · ~81h 51m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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