Boise State University
PublicBoise, ID
Located in Boise, ID, Boise State University is a public very large school with roughly 17,674 undergraduates. Boise State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 87%. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Science (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $112,120/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: May 1, 2027
Confirm on Boise State University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $18,740 more per year in tuition and fees (3.1x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Boise State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
Where do you stand against Boise State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Boise State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Boise State University's acceptance rate?
Boise State University in Boise, ID admits approximately 87% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does Boise State University cost?
Boise State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,224 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Boise State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Boise State University takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Boise State University?
For 2024-25, Boise State University's published tuition and required fees were $27,788 for out-of-state students and $9,048 for in-state students -- $18,740 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Boise State University?
Boise State University's deadlines are Regular Decision May 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Boise State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Boise State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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