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Boise State University
Boise, ID · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 87%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $18,423
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Median earnings
- $60,091
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Boise State University is a public college in Boise, ID with 17,674 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $18,423 per year ($15,410 for families earning under $30,000). 61% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $60,091 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 87%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 15,949
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 13,391
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 23%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Boise State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $28,049
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,364
- Out-of-state tuition
- $28,478
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,410
- $30–48k$15,198
- $48–75k$16,248
- $75–110k$19,600
- $110k+$24,115
Get a personal estimate with Boise State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Freshman retention
- 79%
- Median earnings
- $60,091
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,678
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 17,674
- Student–faculty ratio
- 20:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 23%
- White69%
- Hispanic16%
- Black2%
- Asian3%
Boise State University FAQ
What is Boise State University's acceptance rate?+
Boise State University admits 87% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Boise State University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Boise State University?+
In Fall 2023, 15,949 students applied to Boise State University and 13,391 were admitted; 3,080 enrolled.
Does Boise State University consider legacy status?+
No. Boise State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Boise State University require an essay?+
Boise State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Boise State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $28,049 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,423.
What is Boise State University's graduation rate?+
61% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 142115 · How we use this data
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