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Boise State University
#4 in Best Colleges in Idaho
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Boise, ID
  • 2,438 reviews
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    Boise State University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Undergrads in College Housing
    —
    Average Housing Cost
    $4,662/ year
    Poll
    47%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great.118 responses
    Poll
    56%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.219 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    A-
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,173/ year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 387 responses
    Report
    • Subway
      17%
    • Panda Express
      14%
    • Starbucks
      14%
    • Einstein's Bagels
      14%
    • Chick Fil A
      13%
    • BRC
      7%
    • Bring your own food from home.
      5%
    61%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.147 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A-
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 121 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      38%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      50%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      11%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      1%

    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    91%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.139 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 91 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      41%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      42%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      14%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      3%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 114 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      17%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      55%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      12%
    • Not very visible.
      11%
    • We have campus police?
      5%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 242 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      35%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      58%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      6%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      1%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 122 responses
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    • Bronco Welcome
      20%
    • Football Games
      20%
    • Dance Marathon
      14%
    • Comedy Night
      11%
    • Going to class.
      10%
    • Splatter Party
      7%
    • Service Saturday
      6%

    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B+
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 145 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      5%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      28%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      19%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      16%
    • Parties? What parties?
      33%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 85 responses
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    • Football Game
      42%
    • Boise Music Festival
      20%
    • Spring Fling
      13%
    • Treefort Music Fest
      8%
    • I live off campus so I'm not sure.
      7%
    • Advertising is bad at this school, not aware.
      2%
    • Esthetic Evolution
      2%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    —
    Women in Sororities
    —
    49%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.192 responses
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