Boise State University is a public 4-year college in Boise, Idaho with 17,674 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants, costs an average of $18,423 a year after grants and graduates 61% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Boise State University acceptance rate and admissions
Boise State University admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Boise State University tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$9,364
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$28,478
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$15,512
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$28,049
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$18,423
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $18,423 a year after grants and scholarships, $9,626 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Boise State University graduation rate, earnings and debt
61%finished within 6 years79%came back for year two23%get a Pell Grant
61% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $60,091 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $19,678 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Boise State University$60,091
Idaho median, public 4-year$55,291
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
Boise State University$19,678
Idaho median$18,875
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 33% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Boise State University majors and what graduates earn
Boise State University awarded bachelor's degrees in 63 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer science ($112,120).
Computer science$112,120
Electrical engineering$100,680
Construction Management$95,250
Nursing$91,491
Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more)$89,863
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Boise State University
57 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Trade and career programs at Boise State University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
What is the acceptance rate at Boise State University?
Boise State University admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Boise State University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $9,364 for in-state students and $28,478 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $18,423 a year in 2024-25.
Is Boise State University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Boise State University reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Boise State University?
61% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Boise State University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $60,091 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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