Boise State University

Boise, ID · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Boise State University reported a 84.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Boise State University is a public 4-year institution in Boise, ID. The historical average net price is $21,610 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

84.0%

15,949 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$21,610

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

61.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

78.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$51,658

Student Body

17,674

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Boise State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$18,165
$30,001 – $48,000$17,974
$48,001 – $75,000$20,731
$75,001 – $110,000$23,573
$110,000+$25,893

Top Majors at Boise State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions891
Business, Management & Marketing862
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies262
Biological & Biomedical Sciences251
Communication & Journalism224
Education203
Engineering202
Psychology186
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice182
Visual & Performing Arts159

Financial Aid at Boise State University

About Boise State University

Official website: https://www.boisestate.edu/

Admissions: https://www.boisestate.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Boise State University

What is the acceptance rate at Boise State University?

Boise State University reported a 84% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 15,949. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Boise State University?

The historical 84% acceptance rate suggests Boise State University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Boise State University?

The stored historical average net price at Boise State University is $21,610 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 85%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $8,167 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Boise State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Boise State University is 61%. its stored first-year retention rate is 79%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $51,658. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Boise State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Boise State University?

Boise State University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on May 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Boise State University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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