Boise State Admission Requirements

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Boise State Admission Overview

Boise State admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Boise State admitted 87.2% of applicants. Boise State is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Boise State is test-free for 2026-27. SAT and ACT are not used, even if you send them.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.boisestate.edu/admissions/apply/resident/

Boise State Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

87.2%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Boise State acceptance rate is 87.2%. Last year, 14,025 of 16,082 applicants were admitted. That is the 5th lowest acceptance rate in Idaho.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Boise State and can you get accepted?

Boise State is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

24% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Boise State GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.37*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.37*

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Average GPA

Boise State has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.37 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. Boise State is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

*3.37 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

Boise State Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

Boise State University does not use SAT or ACT scores in first-year admission review for students from accredited high schools. Admission is based on your cumulative unweighted high school GPA, and sending SAT or ACT scores will not change that review. Homeschooled applicants and students from unaccredited high schools who are under 21 must send official SAT or ACT scores as part of a holistic review.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.boisestate.edu/admissions/apply/resident/

Boise State SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1030-1210

Freshmen who sent SAT

82%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 520
Math 510
Composite 1030

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 610
Math 600
Composite 1210

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Boise State typically score around a 1120 SAT (middle 50% 1030–1210) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 63rd percentile nationally. Boise State ranks #4 in the state of Idaho for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1030 to 1210

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

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SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Boise State ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

21-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

42%

25th Percentile Scores

English 20
Math 19
Composite 21

75th Percentile Scores

English 26
Math 26
Composite 26

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Boise State typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 21–26) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Boise State places #4 among colleges in Idaho for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

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ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Boise State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	9,405	6,677	16,082
Accepted	8,276	5,749	14,025
Acceptance Rate	88%	86%	87%
Enrolled	2,020	1,359	3,379
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	24%	24%	24%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Boise State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Boise State University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted