What Boise State costs
Boise State University charges $9,048 a year in published tuition and fees for Idaho residents, about $4,524 a semester, and $27,788 a year for students from other states, about $13,894 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $28,224 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $18,016 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Boise State University takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into Boise State
For fall 2024, Boise State University received 16,082 applications and admitted 14,025 students, and 3,379 enrolled as first-years.
What Boise State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Boise State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 386 |
| Business / Commerce | 293 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 201 |
| Psychology | 186 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy / Therapist | 174 |
| Business Administration and Management | 167 |
| Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies | 141 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 140 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Boise State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho: about 18 miles away
- The College of Idaho, Caldwell, Idaho: about 24 miles away
Colleges like Boise State
Large public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Utah State University, Logan, Utah: 20,272 undergraduates
- Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona: 22,903 undergraduates
- University of Nevada–Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada: 24,622 undergraduates
- Colorado State University–Fort Collins, Fort Collins, Colorado: 25,538 undergraduates
- University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah: 27,264 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Boise State University's acceptance rate? 87.2% for fall 2024: 14,025 of 16,082 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Boise State University? $9,048 a year for in-state students and $27,788 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is Boise State University part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with Boise State University about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to Boise State University? About 17,700 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Boise State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Boise State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Boise State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
