Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$8.8k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Boise State University
Boise, ID
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?
Sticker price$25,392
Net price (after aid)$19,182
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$15,387
$30k – $48k$16,200
$48k – $75k$19,197
$75k – $110k$22,131
$110k+$22,767
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$51,658
Median debt at graduation$20,500
Est. monthly loan payment$217
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.5×Graduates earn about 2.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants18%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans25%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
62%
Freshman Retention
78%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$20.5k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$8.8k
below avg
Out-of-state
$27k
Net price
$19.2k
Pell
18%
Median debt
$20.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$51.7k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (33)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistryPhysics
Social Sciences
PsychologySociologyInternational Relations
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceCybersecurityArtificial Intelligence
Admissions
Acceptance rate
84%
SAT range
855 - 1090
ACT range
14 - 22
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Boise State University located?
- Boise State University is located in Boise, ID, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Boise State University?
- Boise State University is a public university based in ID. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Boise State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Boise State University is approximately 84%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Boise State University?
- Boise State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,782 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Boise State University?
- Boise State University reports total enrollment of approximately 20,260 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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