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Boise State University

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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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.0%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

84.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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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

7500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

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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

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Programs (218)

Student Life

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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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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)

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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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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

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2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Boise (BOI)3 miles

Rental car

5 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

6 min$4-6

Salt Lake City (SLC)291 miles

Rental car

437 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

582 min$349-582

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Boise State University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award

Boise State University

Campus Vibe

Campus Visits

News & Alerts

Boise State University Launches New Data Science Minor

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Admissions Intel

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Financial Intel

Campus Safety

Programs (218)

Student Life

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Rankings

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Visit Planning

Schools Like This

Deadline Calendar

Boise State University Application Checklist

Decision Notifications