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Boise State University
College admissions information for Boise State University.
General Information
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Contact Information 1910 University Dr, Boise, ID 83725 www.boisestate.edu bsuinfo@boisestate.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate One but less than two year certificate Two but less than 4 year certificate Postbaccalaureate certificate | Carnegie Classification Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs) |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army) Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad Weekend/Evening college | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. Boise State University FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 18,826 (17,040 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Midsize |
| Undergraduate Student Age 59% under 25, 40% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $30 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 3,340 | 1,516 | 1,824 |
| Percent admitted | 90 | 88 | 91 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 67 | 73 | 63 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 16 | 17 | 16 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 1125 | 45 |
| ACT | 1801 | 72 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 460 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 575 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 26 |
| ACT English | 17 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 26 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $4,154 | $3,872 | $3,520 |
| Out-of-State | $11,932 | $11,280 | $10,576 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,014 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,778 | $4,829 | $4,678 |
| Other | $3,532 | $3,750 | $3,638 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,778 | $4,829 | $4,678 |
| Other | $3,532 | $3,750 | $3,638 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $2,398 | $2,328 | $2,260 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $14,514 | $13,501 | $12,850 |
| Off Campus | $14,514 | $13,501 | $12,850 |
| Off Campus with Family | $7,602 | $7,250 | $6,794 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $22,292 | $20,909 | $19,906 |
| Off Campus | $22,292 | $20,909 | $19,906 |
| Off Campus with Family | $15,380 | $14,658 | $13,850 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
'Into the Streets' event to take place Saturday (The Idaho Statesman)
Oct 11 2008
The Volunteer Services Board, a Boise State University student group, will host its annual "Into the Streets" event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday.
India development group to host speaker (The Idaho Statesman)
Oct 11 2008
Association for India's Development, a nonprofit group that supports community development efforts in India, and the Boise State University political science department, will host a lecture about India from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday Oct. 11 in the Jordan Ballroom at BSU.
Sep 6 2008
It was an exciting second week at school as I can now claim to be a straight A student! That could change any day now, but with my first graded elements in each class complete, I did achieve good scores. This last week presented the first biology quiz of the semester on which I received a 100% result. Woo Hoo!!! This next week includes our second biology quiz immediately...
DNC Obama Nomination by Acclamation
Aug 28 2008
Well its official the Democratic National Party has committed political suicide. The DNC anointed Obama with a Nomination by Acclamation vote. Earlier tonight Hillary Clinton formally released her delegates to Obama and a vote of the delegates anointed Obama the Democratic Nominee. Of course I don’t see a lot of difference in what happened with the Nomination by Acclamation vote than what has happened all through out the primaries. It...
