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Boise State University

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Boise State University Profile

  • 1910 University Dr
    Boise , ID 83725
    (208) 426-1011
    www.boisestate.edu Campus Virtual Tour
    Setting
    Mid-size city
    Enrollment
    30,199
    Full time
    22,022
    Part time
    8,177
    Men full time
    10,195
    Women full time
    11,827
    Mission Statement

    -

    Boise State University More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Public
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Doctoral
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    Yes

    Boise State University Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    1%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    3%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    1%
    Hispanic
    6%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    81%
    Non-Resident Alien
    1%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    6%

    Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

  • Boise State University Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $40
    Applied
    3,487
    Admitted
    3,014
    Enrolled
    2,270
    Admitted %
    86%

    Boise State University Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Recommended
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Recommended
    Recommendations
    Neither required nor recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    Boise State University Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    37%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    450
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    580
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    460
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    580
    Students submitting ACT
    70%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    19
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    24
  • Boise State University Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $4,410
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $12,578
    Books and Supplies
    $1,138
    On-campus room and board
    $5,938
    Off-campus room and board
    $5,938

    Boise State University Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    51%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    28% , $3,565 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    8% , $2,115 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    31% , $2,779 on average
  • Boise State University Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

    Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 0 0 0 0
    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 0 1 0 0
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 0 53 6 0
    Zoology/Animal Biology, Other 0 0 3 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Accounting 0 117 17 0
    Accounting and Finance 0 13 0 0
    Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 0 0 0 0
    Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 0 0 0 0
    Business Administration and Management, General 0 0 60 0
    Business/Commerce, General 0 138 0 0
    Business/Managerial Economics 0 12 0 0
    Construction Management 0 30 0 0
    Finance, General 0 23 0 0
    General Office Occupations and Clerical Services 0 0 0 0
    Human Resources Management and Services, Other 0 0 0 0
    International Business/Trade/Commerce 0 16 0 0
    Management Information Systems, General 0 0 3 0
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0 48 0 0
    Operations Management and Supervision 0 7 0 0
    Retailing and Retail Operations 0 0 0 0
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0 113 5 0
    Mass Communication/Media Studies 0 21 0 0
    Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 0 0 0 0
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Computer Science 0 13 5 0
    Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 0 1 0 0
    Information Science/Studies 0 26 0 0
    Information Technology 0 2 0 0
    Construction Trades Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Construction Trades, Other 0 0 0 0
    Lineworker 0 0 0 0
    Culinary and Personal Services Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Culinary Arts/Chef Training 0 0 0 0
    Education Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Art Teacher Education 0 4 3 0
    Bilingual and Multilingual Education 0 10 28 0
    Biology Teacher Education 0 3 0 0
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 0 0 19 0
    Curriculum and Instruction 0 0 18 0
    Drama and Dance Teacher Education 0 0 0 0
    Education, General 0 0 0 0
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0 0 15 0
    Educational/Instructional Media Design 0 0 74 0
    Elementary Education and Teaching 0 81 0 0
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0 20 4 0
    French Language Teacher Education 0 0 0 0
    German Language Teacher Education 0 0 0 0
    History Teacher Education 0 15 0 0
    Mathematics Teacher Education 0 3 0 0
    Music Teacher Education 0 13 2 0
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0 24 0 0
    Reading Teacher Education 0 0 24 0
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0 1 0 0
    Social Science Teacher Education 0 4 0 0
    Special Education and Teaching, General 0 6 2 0
    Speech Teacher Education 0 1 0 0
    Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 0 0 0 0
    Engineering Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Civil Engineering, General 0 22 4 0
    Computer Engineering, General 0 0 2 0
    Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 0 22 10 0
    Materials Science 0 7 5 0
    Mechanical Engineering 0 27 4 0
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology 0 0 0 0
    Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 0 0 0 0
    Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 0 0 0 0
    Industrial Technology/Technician 0 0 0 0
    Instrumentation Technology/Technician 0 0 0 0
    Manufacturing Technology/Technician 0 0 0 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Creative Writing 0 0 5 0
    English Language and Literature, General 0 62 13 0
    Technical and Business Writing 0 7 4 0
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Child Care and Support Services Management 0 0 0 0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    French Language and Literature 0 3 0 0
    German Language and Literature 0 6 0 0
    Spanish Language and Literature 0 23 0 0
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Athletic Training/Trainer 0 8 0 0
    Dental Assisting/Assistant 0 0 0 0
    Environmental Health 0 5 0 0
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 0 21 0 0
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 16 0 0 0
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 0 56 0 0
    Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0 0 0 0
    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 0 0 0 0
    Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 25 27 0 0
    Nursing/Registered Nurse 134 51 0 0
    Pre-Dentistry Studies 0 2 0 0
    Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 0 1 0 0
    Pre-Veterinary Studies 0 0 0 0
    Public Health, Other 0 0 11 0
    Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 15 27 0 0
    Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 0 0 0 0
    Surgical Technology/Technologist 0 0 0 0
    History Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    History, General 0 41 3 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 77 0 0 0
    Mathematics and Statistics Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Applied Mathematics 0 1 0 0
    Mathematics, General 0 5 7 0
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 0 0 0 0
    Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 0 0 0 0
    Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 0 0 0 0
    Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 0 0 0 0
    Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 0 0 0 0
    Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology 0 0 0 0
    Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician 0 0 0 0
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Gerontology 0 0 0 0
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0 66 2 0
    Natural Resources and Conservation Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Environmental Studies 0 5 0 0
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Health and Physical Education, General 0 19 0 0
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 0 9 8 0
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0 0 0 0
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Philosophy 0 13 0 0
    Physical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Chemistry, General 0 8 0 0
    Geology/Earth Science, General 0 2 4 0
    Geophysics and Seismology 0 1 2 1
    Hydrology and Water Resources Science 0 0 2 0
    Physics, General 0 1 0 0
    Precision Production Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 0 0 0 0
    Welding Technology/Welder 0 0 0 0
    Psychology Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Psychology, General 0 101 0 0
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Public Administration 0 0 29 0
    Social Work 0 47 59 0
    Security and Protective Services Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 20 98 5 0
    Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician 0 0 0 0
    Social Sciences Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Anthropology 0 9 0 0
    Economics, General 0 3 0 0
    Geography 0 0 0 0
    Political Science and Government, General 0 56 0 0
    Social Sciences, General 9 34 0 0
    Sociology 0 20 0 0
    Transportation and Materials Moving Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation 0 0 0 0
    Visual and Performing Arts Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0 5 0 0
    Art/Art Studies, General 0 0 0 0
    Commercial and Advertising Art 0 33 0 0
    Design and Visual Communications, General 0 33 4 0
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0 7 0 0
    Music Management and Merchandising 0 3 0 0
    Music Performance, General 0 6 7 0
    Music, General 0 8 0 0
  • Boise State University Deadlines

    Early decision deadline
    -
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    -
    Priority application deadline
    -
    Financial aid priority deadline
    Apr 1st
    Regular application deadline
    Jul 12th
    Fall application deadline
    Jun 1st
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    Jul 12th
    SAT Subject score report due
    Jul 12th
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer priority application deadline
    -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    Jul 12th
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student by
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    No set date
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -
    Deadline for housing deposit
    Jul 12th
  • Boise State University Admin Settings

    College Profile Override
    -
    Application Link
    admissions.boisestate.edu/applynow/
    Scholarship Calculator Link
    -
    Facebook Link
    -
    Twitter Username
    -
    Virtual Tour Link
    http://itc.boisestate.edu/VirtualTour/index.html
    Enable Regional Events
    -
    Next Connect Link Url
    -
    Next Connect Link Text
    -
    Next Connect Description
    -

    Boise State University Sports

    National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
    Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association
    Football program
    Yes
    Basketball program
    Yes
    Baseball program
    -
    Cross country/track program
    Yes

    Boise State University Military Programs

    ROTC
    Yes
    Army
    Yes
    Navy
    No
    Air Force
    No

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Student Reviews of Boise State University

4.9
based on 6 reviews
  • Joshua from Caldwell, ID

    The classes are here are great. The professor's are very friendly and love to help there students. Plus, you live in the City of Trees, Boise is a great little college town, especially during the football season. read full review

  • Rebecca from Nampa, ID

    I am entering my second year here at BSU. Yes, I have learned a lot. Things that didn't stick in high school are definitely sticking here (Biology). There are thousands of majors and classes to choose from; just take your pick. There is something… more read full review

    I am entering my second year here at BSU. Yes, I have learned a lot. Things that didn't stick in high school are definitely sticking here (Biology). There are thousands of majors and classes to choose from; just take your pick. There is something here for everyone; either new students or returning students. read full review

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