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Overview |
Boise State | |||
| Location | Boise, ID | |||
| Setting | Midsize City | |||
| Enrollment | 26,670 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #886 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | boisestate.edu | |||
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Costs |
Boise State | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,941 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,135 | |||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $19,037 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,167 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% |
Admission |
Boise State | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 15,949 | |||
| Admitted | 13,391 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Boise State | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | |||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 |
Diversity |
Boise State | |||
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| % Men | 4% | |||
| % Women | 8% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Low | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 74% | |||
| % Black | 2% | |||
| % Hispanic | 11% | |||
| % Native American | 1% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | |||
| % International | 5% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 2% |
Students |
Boise State | |||
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| % In-State | 65% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | |||
Campus |
Boise State | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/