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Contact & Visit
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Contact
Ramon Silva
Associate Director of Admission
Associate Director of Admission
Address
1910 University Drive
Boise, Id 83725
Boise, Id 83725
Phone
208-426-1679
Email
orientationinfo@boisestate.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Union Building
Albertson's Stadium
Albertson's Library
Velma V. Morrison Center
Allen Noble Hall of Fame
Visual Arts Center Benjamin Victor Gallery
Albertson's Stadium
Albertson's Library
Velma V. Morrison Center
Allen Noble Hall of Fame
Visual Arts Center Benjamin Victor Gallery
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday through Saturday
8:00-5:00
208-426-1679
8:00-5:00
208-426-1679
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
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Overview
Applicants: 10,788
Acceptance Rate: 81%
Average HS GPA: 3.47
ACT Test Scores
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 560
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 26
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — May 15
Other Admission Factors
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
17:1
Total Faculty
1,508
with Terminal Degree
649
798
Women
710
Men
147
Minority
32
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
21%
Graduate in 5 years
39%
Graduate in 6 years
46%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting and Finance.
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry.
Construction Management.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Operations Management and Supervision.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
Information Science/Studies.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Business Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Curriculum and Instruction.
Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Earth Science Teacher Education.
Education, General.
Educational/Instructional Technology.
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.
Special Education and Teaching.
Speech Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Materials Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Pre-Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Child Care Provider/Assistant.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Chiropractic.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
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-Nursing Studies.
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies.
Pre-Optometry Studies.
Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies.
Public Health, Other.
Radiologist Assistant.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
Surgical Technology/Technologist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician.
Fire Protection, Other.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
Forestry, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Geophysics and Seismology.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Commercial and Advertising Art.
Design and Applied Arts.
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Music Management.
Music Pedagogy.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Terminal Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Terminal Associate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Steve Appleton
Chairman and CEO of Micron Technology
Gary Bennett
Managed operations for Galileo and Ulysses spacecrafts
Marvin Bryant
Bacteriologist. Inducted into the National Academy of Sciences
John Carley
President and COO of Albertson's, Inc.
John Elorriaga
Chairman and CEO of U.S. Bancorp
Bernard Fisher
Air Force Medal of Honor for bravery
Francisco Garcia
Director of the Office of Migrant Education, US Dept. of Education
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
21%
Graduate in 5 years
39%
Graduate in 6 years
46%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,395
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,047
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,063
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
60%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$27,870
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$5,259
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$21,341
Required Fees
$2,435
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$233
Transportation for Commuters
$1,574
On-Campus Room and Board
$8,835
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
22,064
Demographics
2.35%
Asian
1.68%
Black
13.54%
Hispanic
73.41%
Caucasian
1.63%
Unknown
1.52%
International
57% female
43% male
34% are out of state
32% are full time
68% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Other
Other
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Wendy Turner
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
300
Number of Honor Societies
12
Number of Social Sororities
10
Number of Religious Organizations
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Broncos)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Broncos)
14 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Gymnastics
Skiing Downhill Alpine
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Gymnastics
Skiing Downhill Alpine
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
87/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Silver
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
16%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
