School Information

58.3
Total Cost $16,668
Total Enrollment 18,933
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 21 : 1

Boise State University

http://www.boisestate.edu
1910 University Dr, Boise, Idaho 83725
(208) 426-1011

Boise State University will formulate its academic plan and generate programs with primary emphasis on business and economics, engineering, the social sciences, public affairs, the performing arts, and teacher preparation. Boise State University will give continuing emphasis in the areas of the health professions, the physical and biological sciences, and education and will maintain basic strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, which provide the core curriculum or general education portion of the curriculum.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Boise State University, 73.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 37.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $3,228), and 44% receive loans ($6,214 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,832. Off campus it is around $6,832.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Boise State University is $11,811 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Boise State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $4,864
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $13,868
Tuition Graduate in State $3,998
Tuition Graduate Out of State $13,002
Living Costs
Boise State University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $16,668
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $25,672
Total Expense In State Off Campus $16,668
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $8,870
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $25,672
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $17,874
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,127 people applied to Boise State University. Of the applicants, 87.0% were admitted (85.0% male & 90.0% female ) and 61.0% accepted (57.0% male and 64.0% female)

Of the 16,693 undergraduate students at Boise State University, 27.0% are part-time. A majority (61.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 67.0% of the 2,240 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     82.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     69.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     38.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     6.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     26.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     27.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline June 30
Admissions Office Phone 208-426-1156
Admissions Office Email bsuinfo@boisestate.edu
Admissions Office Address 1910 University Dr, Boise, Idaho 83725
Admissions Website http://admissions.boisestate.edu/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://admissions.boisestate.edu/applynow/
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to Boise State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Boise State University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 590
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 560
Boise State University ACT SCORES
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Writing (25th Percentile) 6
ACT Writing (75th Percentile) 8
 
Boise State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 2
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 2
Biological and biomedical sciences 43 12
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 43 8
Zoology/Animal Biology, Other 4
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 11 439 81
Accounting 100 33
Accounting and Finance 22
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business Administration and Management, General 47
Business/Commerce, General 153
Business/Managerial Economics 13
Construction Management 46
Finance, General 24
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Human Resources Management and Services, Other 11
International Business/Trade/Commerce 17
Management Information Systems, General 1
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 57
Operations Management and Supervision 7
Retailing and Retail Operations
Communication, journalism, and related programs 6 163 2
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 129 2
Mass Communication/Media Studies 34
Public Relations/Image Management 6
Communications technologies/technicians and support services
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Computer and information sciences and support services 42 6
Computer Science 15 6
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 1
Information Science/Studies 5
Information Technology 21
Construction trades
Construction Trades, Other
Lineworker
Education 29 1 228 179 6
Art Teacher Education 2 1
Bilingual and Multilingual Education 4 6
Biology Teacher Education 1
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 13
Curriculum and Instruction 26 6
Drama and Dance Teacher Education 1
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 5 6
Education, General 9
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 13
Educational/Instructional Media Design 78
Elementary Education and Teaching 123
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 18 2
French Language Teacher Education 0
German Language Teacher Education 0
History Teacher Education 18
Mathematics Teacher Education 15 1
Music Teacher Education 6 4
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 18
Psychology Teacher Education 1
Reading Teacher Education 20
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1 0
Social Science Teacher Education 7
Spanish Language Teacher Education 4
Special Education and Teaching, General 4 9
Speech Teacher Education 0
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 20
Engineering 95 25 1
Civil Engineering, General 21 4
Computer Engineering, General 4
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 26 7 1
Materials Science 13 7
Mechanical Engineering 35 3
Engineering technologies/technicians
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
English language and literature/letters 1 78 24
Creative Writing 8
English Language and Literature, General 71 13
Technical and Business Writing 1 7 3
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 54
French Language and Literature 5
German Language and Literature 7
Spanish Language and Literature 42
Health professions and related clinical sciences 6 182 176 24
Athletic Training/Trainer 8
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Environmental Health 7
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 8
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 20
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 54
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 23 20
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 117 62
Pre-Dentistry Studies 0
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 2
Pre-Veterinary Studies 0
Public Health, Other 3 24
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 22 15
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 3
Surgical Technology/Technologist
History 40 7
History, General 40 7
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 79 2
General Studies 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 79
Mathematics and statistics 13 4
Applied Mathematics 2
Mathematics, General 11 4
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0 68 4
Gerontology 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 68 4
Natural resources and conservation 3
Environmental Studies 3
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 31 7
Health and Physical Education, General 14
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 17 7
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
Personal and culinary services
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Philosophy and religious studies 12
Philosophy 12
Physical sciences 17 6 2
Chemistry, General 8
Geology/Earth Science, General 6 2
Geophysics and Seismology 1 1 2
Hydrology and Water Resources Science 3
Physics, General 2
Precision production
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
Psychology 123
Psychology, General 123
Public administration and social service professions 10 46 92
Public Administration 10 22
Social Work 46 70
Security and protective services 21 86 3
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 21 86 3
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Social sciences 3 9 152 3
Anthropology 17 3
Economics, General 7
Geography 3
Political Science and Government, General 67
Social Sciences, General 9 42
Sociology 19
Transportation and materials moving
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
Visual and performing arts 79 3
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 8
Art/Art Studies, General 0 0
Commercial and Advertising Art 28
Design and Visual Communications, General 20 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 10
Music Management and Merchandising 0
Music Performance, General 7 3
Music Theory and Composition 1
Music, General 5
 
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