Boise State University
Boise, Idaho
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1932Midsize citySEVP certified
About
Boise State University (BSU) is a public research university in Boise, Idaho, United States. Founded in 1932 by the Episcopal Church, it became an independent junior college in 1934 and has been awarding baccalaureate and master's degrees since 1965. It became a public institution in 1969. Boise State offers more than 100 graduate programs, including a variety of MBA programs and the MAcc program in the College of Business and Economics; master's and PhD programs in the Colleges of Engineering, Arts & Sciences, and Education; MPA program in the School of Public Service; and the MPH program in the College of Health Sciences. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$28,478
- Estimated total for international students
- US$47,163
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$9,364
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$28,049
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 17,674
- Graduate students
- 3,215
- International undergraduates
- 1%
- Students per teacher
- 20 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 87%
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$60,091
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (239)
Bachelor's degrees68 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyApplied MathematicsBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryCivil EngineeringCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralConstruction ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsData AnalyticsDesign and Applied ArtsDigital Humanities and Textual StudiesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryInternational BusinessInternational/Globalization StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesLiteratureMarketingMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasUrban Studies/Affairs
Master's degrees48 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCivil EngineeringCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionDesign and Applied ArtsEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical and Computer EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesLiteratureMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasZoology/Animal Biology
Doctoral degrees15 subjects
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringComputer ScienceCurriculum and InstructionEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEducation, GeneralEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical and Computer EngineeringEngineering, GeneralGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesMaterials EngineeringPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingStudent Counseling and Personnel Services
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degrees3 subjects
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesSocial Sciences, General
Undergraduate certificates55 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAmerican Sign LanguageAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArea StudiesBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCitizenship ActivitiesCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralData AnalyticsData ScienceDigital Humanities and Textual StudiesDispute ResolutionDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEngineering, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFishing and Fisheries Sciences and ManagementForeign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, OtherGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHomeland SecurityHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Computer InteractionIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansMarketingMaterials EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPublic AdministrationPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Post-baccalaureate certificates20 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsDigital Humanities and Textual StudiesDispute ResolutionEducational/Instructional Media DesignGeography and CartographyHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHuman Computer InteractionHuman Resources Management and ServicesNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSecurity Science and TechnologySpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Graduate certificates29 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer ScienceComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementData ScienceDigital Humanities and Textual StudiesDispute ResolutionEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignGeography and CartographyHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHuman Computer InteractionHuman Resources Management and ServicesMaterials EngineeringMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNuclear Engineering Technology/TechnicianPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSecurity Science and TechnologySpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.