Boise State University
- grade BOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- Boise, ID
- Rating 3.63 out of 5 2,561 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade B
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade A minus
- Athleticsgrade A
- Party Scenegrade A minus
- Professorsgrade B
- Locationgrade A
- Dormsgrade B+
- Campus Foodgrade B+
- Student Lifegrade A
- Safetygrade B+
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Mountain West Conference
From Boise State University
Maybe it’s our central location at the heart of the capital-the hub of government, business, health care, innovation, or our strong connections with hundreds of companies and organizations in the region. Maybe it’s because we’re Idaho’s metropolitan research university, or perhaps it’s our close proximity to the adventures that lie in the foothills along the Greenbelt or down the river. Maybe it’s the cutting-edge technology and academic success which fuels the University and surrounding community. No matter the reason, coming to Boise State will put you in a culture of innovation with opportunities in all the right places.
Boise State University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
77%
SAT Range
1030-1230
ACT Range
20-26
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No
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Cost
Net Price
$13,237 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,131 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
84%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 81%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 121 responses
- 58%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 158 responses
- 59%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 157 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Business379 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities312 Graduates
- Nursing308 Graduates
- Communications259 Graduates
- Health Professions191 Graduates
- Respiratory Care Therapy171 Graduates
- Psychology149 Graduates
- Biology132 Graduates
- Accounting128 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration123 Graduates
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
13,104 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
9,792
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
25%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
- 50%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 197 responses
Poll
- 58%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 247 responses
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,100 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
51%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%- 77%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 75 responses
Boise State University Reviews
Rating 3.63 out of 5 2,561 reviews
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Don't fall for the educational industrial complex. College might have been the way to success in the past but now it is just a business focused upon making as much money as possible. The college president makes 425k a year while our society faces a student debt/school accessibility crisis. The school itself is awesome and I have loved my time here but college isn't what it used to be. Now it is all about having high prestige teachers so as to look more appealing on paper and get more customers (students) but the truth is that high prestige teachers are in high demand and in turn demand high wages. The only way to pay those wages, however, is by jacking up tuition prices and shifting the burden onto the already financially struggling youth who have been brainwashed by the educational industrial complex to believe that the only way to make something out of yourself and enjoy life is to go to college. Do yourself a favor, don't come to college. Explore/discover who you are instead!
I took most of them due to covid and Boise state worked well with accommodating to my needs and schedule! I did not like the idea of doing online classes that it almost stopped me from attending school this fall, but I thought I would give it a try and it turned out for the best! I got helpful one on one learning and tutoring if I needed every help, I received emails back within a day if I had any questions, my zoom app did not crash and it was accessible through my phone or labtop. It definitely was not a disappointing experience, Boise state made sure that students would still learn and feel as if their voice was being heard even though we were all remote for the most part. I hope that soon we will be able to get back into the classrooms and learn face to face. I personally learn better if I have human interaction rather than computer interaction. Boise state is definitely a must go to university. You will make great friends and experiences that will last you a life time
I love BSU and I am having a great experience here so far! I love the campus, all of my professors so far have been wonderful, the staff is always super friendly and helpful, and there is so much variety and options when it comes to the different clubs and student activities available. I would highly recommend looking into BSU when you are considering different universities! And Boise itself is full of a lot of friendly and kind people, and the city has a lot of things to do and to offer for almost every kind of person! You will enjoy the time you spend in Boise and at BSU if you chose this university.