Boise, ID
$7,576
$22,892
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details81%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 6,808 |
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| Declined | + 1,522 |
| Total Received | 8,330 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI |
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
| University of Idaho | Moscow, ID |
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA |
| Clemson University | Clemson, SC |
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA |
| The Ohio State University — Columbus | Columbus, OH |
| SAT | 4018 |
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| ACT | 0914 |
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Boise State is a public institution, founded as a junior college in 1932, it became a four-year institution in 1965, joined the state system in 1969, and gained university status in 1974. Its 160-acre campus is located in downtown Boise.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 23,886 |
| Established in | 1932 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ABA (American Bar Association) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACA (American Counseling Association) • ACCE (American Council for Construction Education) • CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration) • NLN (National League for Nursing) • NWCCU (Northwest Comm. on Colleges and Universities) • TEAC (Teacher Education Accreditation Council) |
113-acre, urban campus in Boise (population: 223,154); branch campuses in Canyon County, Gowen Field, McCall, and Mountain Home. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.
Boise State University
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725
| Application fee | $50 |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline |
May 15 (priority deadline) |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required of some |
81%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 6,808 |
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| Declined | + 1,522 |
| Total Received | 8,330 |
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
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Interview
Minority affiliation
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Religious affiliation/commitment
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Kelly Talbert
Director of Admissions
P: 208 426-1156
bsuinfo@boisestate.edu
| Tuition | $7,576 |
| Room & board | $10,042 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Total | $18,818 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $9,362 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $9,456 |
57%
$9,362
Need-based
| Federal | $23,700,140 |
| State | $1,709,121 |
| Institutional | $4,364,390 |
| Other external | $2,161,196 |
| Total | $31,934,847 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $26,428 |
| State | $34,224 |
| Institutional | $1,154,918 |
| Other external | $586,781 |
| Total | $1,802,351 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
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High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Maximum transfered
70
Minimum transfers must complete
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95%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India Japan Nepal Saudi Arabia |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
International student center |
Ruth Prince
Assistant Director for International Admissions
208 426-3652
internationalinfo@boisestate.edu
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