Boise State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Fair

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Boise State University is a large four-year, public school with 26,115 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1932 and is one of the 7 colleges located in Boise, Idaho.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Boise State University.

Majors
Offered
141
Boise State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 141 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Business, Nursing, Education, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Boise State University is fair at 79% (close to Idaho average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
79%
Fair
The graduation rate at Boise State University is below average: 57%. Nearly 23% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Boise State University is reasonably decent - 20:1. Find out more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is high, around $22,900 annually. The additional fees at Boise State University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $2,900; which comes to a total of $25,800 per year.

Read the details about Boise State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
84%
Easy
According to government data, 16,795 applications were submitted and 14,096 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Boise State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,900
Medium
Boise State University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Boise State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Boise State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 3,200 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - roughly $6,900 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Boise State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Boise State University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Boise State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Boise State University
1910 University Dr
Boise, Idaho
83725, USA
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