Boise State University
Boise, Idaho
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.44
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Boise State University is a public research university in Boise, Idaho, founded in 1932 by the Episcopal Church. It became an independent junior college in 1934, began awarding baccalaureate and master's degrees in 1965, and became a public institution in 1969. The university offers more than 100 graduate programs and is classified among R2 doctoral universities for high research activity; its Broncos compete in…
- Rankings
#240 (CWUR US)▼
National rank
Ranked #240 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #483 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #780 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #1354 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$8,782▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $32,341
Room & Board: $16,610
Books & Supplies: $1,226
Receive Aid: 85%
Avg Grant Aid: $8,167
Pell Grant Recipients: 23%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$26,976▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $50,535
Room & Board: $16,610
Books & Supplies: $1,226
Receive Aid: 85%
Avg Grant Aid: $8,167
Pell Grant Recipients: 23%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.86 / gal
- Admit Rate
- 84%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.44
- Total Enrollment
- 26,670
- Undergrad
- 23,491
- Graduate
- 3,179
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 19:1
- Retention Rate
- 78%
- Graduation Rate
- 62%
- Official Portal
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1910 University Dr, Boise, Idaho, 83725
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