Overview

Boise State University is a University institution located in Boise, ID, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1910 University Drive
Boise, ID  83725
United States

Contact Ms. Kelly Talbert
Director/Admissions
Email: bsuinfo@boisestate.edu
Phone: 208-426-3844

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Finance
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Construction Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Operations Management And Supervision
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Mass Communication/media Studies
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual And Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Curriculum And Instruction
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Earth Science Teacher Education
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Psychology Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Levels And Methods, Other
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Environmental Health
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Physician Assistant
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-occupational Therapy Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-physical Therapy Studies
Public Health, General
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Geophysics And Seismology
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Commercial And Advertising Art
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Game And Interactive Media Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Music Management
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

15,949

Applied

13,388

Accepted

23,543

Enrolled

Female Admissions

9,139

Females Applied

7,813

Females Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

6,810

Males Applied

5,575

Males Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.5

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	May 1st	August 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		490	610
SAT Math		410	470
ACT Composite		20	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

6,119

In-state

24,856

Out-of-state

6,119

In-district

Fees

2,932

Full-time student fees

14,884

Room & board

Financial Aid

10,895

Avg. Financial Aid Package

10,363

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

6,631

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,072

Avg. Loan Aid

2,888

Avg. Grant Aid

6,851

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

52%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

13%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

23,543

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

41%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.16%
Black or African American	1.8%
White or Caucasian	70.79%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.54%
Asian	2.77%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.42%
Two or more races	5.42%
Other	2.29%

Gender

Male (43.83%)

Female (56.17%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	18%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Student Organizational Fair and Spring Fling

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		No	No
Indoor Track		No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		Division 1
Indoor Track		No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio