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Boise State University

Boise, ID 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate84%
Acceptance Rate84%

About Boise State University

Boise State University is a public, state university in the city of Boise, Idaho. Boise State University was founded in 1932. The college enrolls around 26,162 students per year, including 22,962 undergraduate students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Boise State University

It is moderately difficult to get into Boise State University. Around 84% of applicants get into Boise State University each year. In 2022, 14,095 out of 16,795 total applicants were accepted.

Boise State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 84%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 54.7%

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Boise State University is located in the city of Boise, Idaho,.

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College Info

1910 University Drive Boise, ID 83725-0399

Campus Setting: Urban

Boise State University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Aug 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Aug 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Boise State University is Aug 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Boise State University is Aug 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Boise State University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1030 - 1210

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Math SAT Range

510 - 600

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Reading SAT Range

520 - 610

Boise State University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$22,622

In State

$40,816

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,941
$24,135
Fees
$2,841
$2,841
Housing
$13,840
$13,840
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Boise State University is like? There are approximately 26,162 students enrolled at Boise State University, including 22,962 undergraduate students and 3,200 graduate students. 59% percent of students attend school full-time, 57% percent are from ID and 43% percent of students are from other states.

59%

Full Time

41%

Part Time

57%

In State

43%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

26,162

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

84%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$8,782

Out-of-State

$26,976

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 1
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