At a glance
Average net price
$21,610
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
60.2%
Admission rate
87%
Undergrad size
17,674
In-state tuition
$9,048
Out-of-state tuition
$27,788
Cost of attendance
$28,224
Median earnings (10y)
$51,658
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 78.8%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (30%), business (21%), health (18%).
- STEM15%
- Health18%
- Business21%
- Humanities & arts30%
- Social sciences12%
- Trades & services4%
- Business21.1%~3,735 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions18.0%~3,181 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~1,488 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts6.1%~1,080 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication5.4%~953 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering5.2%~914 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~866 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~801 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education4.3%~753 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology3.6%~642 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~627 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~576 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences3.0%~536 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science2.6%~463 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.3%~221 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~217 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~196 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~127 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.6%~104 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.5%~90 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~48 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.1%~18 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 976 | $66,061 | $27,220 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 563 | $61,487 | $25,675 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 493 | $45,332 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 453 | $38,928 | $22,302 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 387 | $24,213 | $22,559 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 384 | $74,383 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 380 | $33,023 | $23,095 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 377 | $43,652 | $22,215 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 340 | $29,293 | $25,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 303 | $29,568 | $15,894 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 282 | $24,915 | $22,988 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 281 | $36,016 | $31,613 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 273 | — | $27,676 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 252 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 242 | $33,886 | $22,071 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 232 | $70,923 | $27,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Undergraduate certificate | 227 | — | $24,695 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 213 | $39,135 | $22,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 195 | $26,706 | $28,599 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 190 | $37,723 | $26,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 189 | $45,367 | $22,124 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 182 | $45,360 | $20,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 171 | $61,725 | $24,833 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 152 | $34,120 | $24,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 130 | $30,918 | $21,500 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 129 | $34,474 | $28,350 |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor's | 116 | $68,628 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 114 | $33,906 | $27,880 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 108 | — | $22,758 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 107 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 103 | $58,634 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Graduate certificate | 98 | $56,181 | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 89 | $54,345 | $27,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Graduate certificate | 88 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 85 | $31,463 | $25,635 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 83 | $27,517 | $20,356 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 83 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 80 | — | $21,032 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 74 | — | $25,623 |
| Dispute Resolution. | Undergraduate certificate | 73 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Boise State University
Boise State University is a very large institution located in Boise, Idaho, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 17,674 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Interdisciplinary.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Boise State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $21,610 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $9,048 for in-state students and $27,788 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $28,224 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 60.2%, a above-average completion outcome. 78.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $51,658 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Boise State University confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Interdisciplinary. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (30% of credentials), business (21% of credentials), health (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Boise State University accepts 87% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Boise, Idaho (city), Boise State University draws students from across Idaho and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Boise State University
Q.How much does Boise State University cost?
The average net price at Boise State University is $21,610 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $28,224.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Boise State University?
Boise State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 60.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Boise State University?
Boise State University admits 87% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Boise State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Boise State University graduate earns $51,658 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Boise State University?
Published tuition is $9,048 in-state and $27,788 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Boise State University located?
Boise State University is located in Boise, Idaho (ZIP 83725).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Boise State University at their official website.