Boise State University
Boise, ID
Boise State University is a public university located in Boise, ID, serving approximately 17,081 students. It has an acceptance rate of 84%.
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Tuition
$8,782
Acceptance
83.96%
Students
20,260
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,782
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,976
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,610
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,080
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.5×Graduates earn about 2.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
62%
Freshman Retention
78%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
83.96%
SAT range
855 - 1090
ACT range
14 - 22
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
20,260
Undergrads
17,081
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
174
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
90
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.52
Property Rate / 1,000
2.87
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Boise
Violent Rate / 100k
268
Property Rate / 100k
1,712
Location
Institution does not report this
Boise, ID 83725