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Boise State University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Boise, ID🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Located in Boise, Idaho, this public university enrolls 26,115 students and admits 87% of applicants. Business and Health Professions are the dominant fields, accounting for 39% of degrees awarded. The 6-year graduation rate is 60%, and graduates earn a median of $51,658 ten years after enrollment, with median federal debt of $20,500 at graduation.

Acceptance rate
87.2%
Enrollment
26,115
Test policy
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Grad rate (6-yr)
60%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
3.04 – 3.78

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$18,165
family income
$30–48k
$17,974
family income
$48–75k
$20,731
family income
$75–110k
$23,573
family income
$110k+
$25,893
family income
18% receive Pell grants
24% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Boise State University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
21.1%
Health Professions
18.0%
Multi/Interdisciplinary
8.4%
Humanities
6.1%
Communications
5.4%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$51,658
Earnings (6 yr)
$45,251
Completion
60%
Retention
79%
Median debt
$20,500

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Boise State University?

Boise State University has an acceptance rate of 87.2%, making it relatively accessible.

What GPA do you need to get into Boise State University?

Admitted students at Boise State University typically have a GPA between 3.04 and 3.78 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.

How much does Boise State University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $18,165 per year, rising to $25,893 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.