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Boise State University
Boise, IDPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 87% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Boise State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Boise, ID. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 17.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 87%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
17.7K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
87% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
87%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing21% of degrees
Health Sciences18% of degrees
Engineering5% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,689
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,120
Earnings 5yr: $117,709
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,178
Earnings 5yr: $112,120
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,680
Earnings 5yr: $113,075
Debt: $35,463
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,250
Earnings 5yr: $111,191
Debt: $25,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,228
Earnings 5yr: $89,705
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,491
Earnings 5yr: $82,246
Debt: $27,220
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,863
Earnings 5yr: $76,056
Debt: $25,675
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,354
Earnings 5yr: $85,566
Debt: $24,833
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,405
Earnings 5yr: $79,687
Debt: $27,000
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,901
Earnings 5yr: $66,112
Debt: $25,623
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,439
Earnings 5yr: $85,604
Debt: $15,375
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,451
Earnings 5yr: $73,157
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,336
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,993
Earnings 5yr: $76,584
Debt: N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,481
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,621
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,817
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,675
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $70,500
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,449
Earnings 5yr: $77,408
Debt: $20,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$21,610
In-State Tuition$9,048
Out-of-State Tuition$27,788
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
18%
Pell Grants
24%
Take Loans
54%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$45,251
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$51,658
Completion Signals
60%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
79%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$151/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
33%
Part-Time Share
20%
Avg Family Income
$62,341
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