# Boise State University

Boise, ID. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/boise-state-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 87% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 15,949 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 13,391 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $28,049 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $18,423 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $15,410 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $15,198 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $16,248 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $19,600 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $24,115 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 17,674 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 61% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $60,091 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,678 (FY2024) |

## What Boise State University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 142115. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology