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Boise State University Science & Tech Programs

Boise State University is a public institution located in Boise, ID. A Mid-Sized City provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Boise State University Rankings

Boise State appears in the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 30	State — Idaho
Overall Quality	#14 of 175	Region — Rocky Mountains
Overall Quality	#508 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Boise State University?

Get in touch with Boise State are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1910 University Dr, Boise, ID 83725
Phone:	2084261000
Website:	www.boisestate.edu/
Admissions:	www.boisestate.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.boisestate.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into Boise State?

You can apply to Boise State online at: https://www.boisestate.edu/admissions/apply/

Boise State is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Boise State

This is what Boise State requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Boise State?

Boise State admits 87%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 24% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Boise State vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	6,677	5,749	86%
Women	9,405	8,276	88%

Can I Afford Boise State University?

The average net price after aid at Boise State is $19,182. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,119
In-State Fees	$2,929
Out-of-State Tuition	$24,859
Out-of-State Fees	$2,929
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,048
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$27,788

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 13% of students at Boise State receive some form of financial aid (2,988 students).

About 45% of students at Boise State receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,494 per student.

18% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,997.

Student Loan Debt

24% of Boise State undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,657 per year.

Boise State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 5,767 students enrolled at Boise State. Boise State is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 17,081 undergraduate students at Boise State, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Boise State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	444
Black or African American	341
Hispanic	2,630
White	11,888
American Indian/Alaska Native	85
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	68
Two or More Races	939
Non-Resident	119

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Boise State are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Idaho	2,205
California	535
Washington	339
Oregon	107
Nevada	36

Additionally, approximately 0.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Boise State University Graduate Student Diversity

3,179 of Boise State’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Boise State, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Boise State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	85
Black or African American	79
Hispanic	343
White	2,250
American Indian/Alaska Native	12
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	12
Two or More Races	133
Non-Resident	209

Online Learning at Boise State University

Boise State offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

9,041 undergraduate students at Boise State took at least one online class — of those, 3,587 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 137 students took at least one online class and 1,654 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Boise State University

Boise State offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Boise State has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.