ACCEPTANCE RATE
84%
More selective than 28% of listed universities.
SelectiveAccessible
Public University
Boise State University
Boise State University in Boise, Idaho, is a public four-year institution where bold thinking meets hands-on learning. With over 26,000 students and more than 90 undergraduate majors, the campus offers affordable tuition, small class sizes, and vibrant student life.
Boise, IDcity, midsize
84%ACCEPTANCE
$19,037AVG NET PRICE
61%GRAD RATE
26.7KSTUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
Boise State University Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Boise State University prepares students for success through a transformative educational experience that combines groundbreaking research with hands-on learning. The institution fosters an environment where creative research and real-world partnerships help graduates lead and innovate in Idaho and beyond. Students can find their major within seven academic colleges, the Honors College, and the Graduate College, all supported by a large faculty dedicated to personal and career growth.
The campus is located in the heart of Boise, Idaho's capital city, offering a world-class college experience surrounded by opportunity. Beyond academics, the university features a vibrant student life with over 260 student groups and access to outdoor recreation including skiing, hiking, and river sports. The famous Blue Turf serves as the home for dynamic athletics programs that build community spirit and pride.
AT A GLANCE
TypePublicFour or more years
Settingcity, midsize
Calendarsemester
GETTING IN
Admissions
Boise State University welcomes applicants through an admissions process that reflects its commitment to preparing students for success. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 84 percent, with over 15,000 applicants considered in a recent cycle.
Source: IPEDS 2023
APPLICATION FEE
Undergraduate application fee $50.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$8,782/yr
Out-of-state: $26,976/yr. Idaho residents pay roughly 67% less.
Net price by income band
$15,387$0–$30,000
$16,200$30,001–$48,000
$19,197$48,001–$75,000
$22,131$75,001–$110,000
$22,767$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$19,037/yr
▲ 20% since 2020-2146% receive grants or scholarships
Average grant or scholarship aid $9,163.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
The university offers a high-quality undergraduate education alongside a supportive graduate school that cultivates personal and career growth for its students. Academic programs span seven academic colleges, the Honors College, and the Graduate College, providing a wide variety of degree paths in both on-campus and online formats.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
19:1
34.5% of classes have fewer than 20 students.
6-year graduation rate
61%
▲ 22 pts since 2016
First-year retention
78%
Median across 34 institutions in our national dataset: 89%.
Bachelor-level fields offered
93
Bachelor-level fields reported as offered in IPEDS
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Share of bachelor's degree completions, not of all enrolled students.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.12%
Business/Commerce, General.6.3%
Psychology, General.4.9%
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.4.6%
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.4.1%
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology.3.6%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Reported capacity of institution-controlled housing and campus setting. Capacity does not indicate how many students currently live in university housing.
University-controlled housing capacity
2,906
Includes institution-controlled housing; it may extend beyond campus.
Setting
city, midsize
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
Earnings and employment of former students after entering the university.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$51,658
Median earnings of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Working after 10 yrs
88.5%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
77.5%
77.5% of former students earn above the Scorecard high-school earnings threshold, ten years after entry.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics, and College Scorecard. University Apartments is not affiliated with Boise State University.