Boise State University

Boise, ID · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Boise State University

Boise State University is a large, public institution in Boise, ID, in a city setting. It enrolls about 17,674 students. The acceptance rate is 87%. 60% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $51,658.

87%

Acceptance

$21,610

Net price

17,674

Enrollment

60%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

87%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$21,610

Average net price

$9,048

In-state tuition

$27,788

Out-of-state tuition

$14,884

Room & board

$800

Books & supplies

$28,224

Total cost of attendance

18%

Students receiving Pell grants

24%

Students with federal loans

$20,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$18,165

$30–48K

$17,974

$48–75K

$20,731

$75–110K

$23,573

$110K+

$25,893

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business21.8%

Health & Nursing18.3%

Multidisciplinary8.8%

Engineering5.2%

Communications5.2%

Foreign Languages5.0%

Biology4.9%

Humanities4.2%

Education4.0%

Psychology4.0%

After Graduation

$51,658

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$45,251

Median earnings (6 yrs)

60%

Graduation rate

79%

Retention rate

78%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,864

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

17,674

Total enrollment

20%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

33%

First-generation

Gender balance

57% women

43% men

Race & ethnicity

White

69%

Hispanic

16%

Two or more races

Asian

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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