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Boise State University (BSU)

Black Pinpoint 1910 University Drive | Boise, ID | 83725

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01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

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Best Northeast
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Green Colleges
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The Best 389 Colleges

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
10,788
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Acceptance Rate
81%
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Average HS GPA
3.47

Deadlines

Regular
May 15

SAT & ACT Test Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 560

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 26

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Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
76/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$21,341
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
233
Transportation for Commuters
$1,574
On-Campus Room and Board
8835
Approximate Expenses per year
$33,183

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
17 : 1
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Total Faculty
1,508
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Terminal Degree
649

Gender

Women
798
Men
710
Minority
147
International
32

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
21%
Graduate in 5 years
39%
Graduate in 6 years
46%

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Terminal Associate

Prominent Alumni

John Carley

President and COO of Albertson's, Inc.

John Elorriaga

Chairman and CEO of U.S. Bancorp

Bernard Fisher

Air Force Medal of Honor for bravery

Francisco Garcia

Director of the Office of Migrant Education, US Dept. of Education

Steve Appleton

Chairman and CEO of Micron Technology

Gary Bennett

Managed operations for Galileo and Ulysses spacecrafts

Marvin Bryant

Bacteriologist. Inducted into the National Academy of Sciences

John Carley

President and COO of Albertson's, Inc.

John Elorriaga

Chairman and CEO of U.S. Bancorp

Bernard Fisher

Air Force Medal of Honor for bravery

Francisco Garcia

Director of the Office of Migrant Education, US Dept. of Education

Steve Appleton

Chairman and CEO of Micron Technology

Gary Bennett

Managed operations for Galileo and Ulysses spacecrafts

Marvin Bryant

Bacteriologist. Inducted into the National Academy of Sciences

John Carley

President and COO of Albertson's, Inc.

06. Student Body

Gender

57% female43% male

Out of State

34% are out
of state66% are
in-state

Students

32% are
full time68% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
22,064

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.39%
Asian
2.35%
Black
1.68%
Hispanic
13.54%
Caucasian
73.41%
Unknown
1.63%
International
1.52%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Not Reported
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Not Reported
SafeTALK
Not Reported
Mental Health First Aid
Not Reported
Talk Saves Lives
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

Most Popular Places On Campus

Velma V. Morrison Center

Allen Noble Hall of Fame

Visual Arts Center Benjamin Victor Gallery

Student Union Building

Albertson's Stadium

Albertson's Library

Velma V. Morrison Center

Allen Noble Hall of Fame

Visual Arts Center Benjamin Victor Gallery

Student Union Building

Albertson's Stadium

Albertson's Library

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Ramon Silva
Associate Director of Admission
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1910 University Drive Boise, Id 83725
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208-426-1679

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday through Saturday

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8:00-5:00
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208-426-1679

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Campus Tours




10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division I

Men's Sports (Broncos)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Broncos)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Dorms Coed
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Other

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Wendy Turner
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
300
Number of Honor Societies
12
Number of Social Sororities
10

12. Student Services

Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Minority Support Groups
LGBT Support Groups

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus

Sustainability

School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes

Green rating

87%

Food budget spent on local/organic food

16%

Available Transportation Alternatives

Bike Share
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Car Sharing Program
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School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateMar 15

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,395
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,047
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,063
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
60%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$27,870
Financial aid provided to international students
No

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
03 - Need-Based Federal Pell
04 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
05 - Need-Based SEOG
06 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - College/university loans from institutional funds
02 - Federal Nursing Loans
03 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
21%
Graduate in 5 years
39%
Graduate in 6 years
46%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships

15. Majors

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01 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
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02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting and Finance.
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Business/Managerial Economics.
  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry.
  • Construction Management.
  • Finance, General.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
  • Operations Management and Supervision.
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04 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies.
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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05 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Computer Science.
  • Information Science/Studies.
  • Information Technology.
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06 EDUCATION.
  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Business Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
  • Curriculum and Instruction.
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Earth Science Teacher Education.
  • Education, General.
  • Educational/Instructional Technology.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • French Language Teacher Education.
  • German Language Teacher Education.
  • History Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Physics Teacher Education.
  • Psychology Teacher Education.
  • Social Science Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
  • Special Education and Teaching.
  • Speech Teacher Education.
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07 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology.
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician.
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08 ENGINEERING.
  • Civil Engineering, General.
  • Computer Engineering, General.
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Materials Engineering.
  • Mechanical Engineering.
  • Pre-Engineering.
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09 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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10 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant.
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11 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • French Language and Literature.
  • Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
  • Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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12 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Athletic Training/Trainer.
  • Chiropractic.
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant.
  • Dietetics/Dietitian.
  • Environmental Health.
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator.
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
  • Physician Assistant.
  • Pre-Dentistry Studies.
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
  • Pre-Nursing Studies.
  • Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies.
  • Pre-Optometry Studies.
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
  • Pre-Physical Therapy Studies.
  • Public Health, Other.
  • Radiologist Assistant.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist.
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13 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
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14 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
  • Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician.
  • Fire Protection, Other.
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15 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • General Studies.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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16 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Applied Mathematics, General.
  • Mathematics, General.
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17 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • Biological and Physical Sciences.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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18 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
  • Environmental Studies.
  • Forestry, General.
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19 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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20 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Philosophy.
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21 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Geology/Earth Science, General.
  • Geophysics and Seismology.
  • Physics, General.
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22 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Psychology, General.
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23 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Public Administration.
  • Social Work.
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24 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Anthropology.
  • Economics, General.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Social Sciences, General.
  • Sociology.
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25 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
  • Commercial and Advertising Art.
  • Design and Applied Arts.
  • Music History, Literature, and Theory.
  • Music Management.
  • Music Pedagogy.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Music Theory and Composition.

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