Boise State University

#3 in Idaho

4-years Public College In Boise, ID

Boise State University (referred to as Boise State) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Boise, ID. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Boise State University is $8,782 for Idaho residents and $26,976 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 26,115 and student to faculty ratio is 5.00% (20 to 1).The highest degree offered at Boise State University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$8,782 (Idaho Residents) $26,976 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate83.93%
Student Population26,115
Graduation Rate59%
Student to Faculty Ratio20 to 1
Boise State University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (4/1/1941 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Boise State University is $8,782 for Idaho residents and $26,976 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Boise State University is $10,486 for Idaho residents and $28,605 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Boise State University offers the alternative tuition plans. 60 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,380 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Boise State University is 83.93% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.22%. Boise State University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 26,115 students are attending at Boise State University (22,922 undergraduate students). There are 784 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 593 part-time faculty working for Boise State University. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 2,526 (full-time) and 677 (part-time). The graduation rate at Boise State University is 59% and transfer-out rate is 17%. The retention rate is 79% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Boise State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Boise State University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Boise State University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Boise State University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children