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Boise State University

Boise, ID

87.2%

Acceptance Rate

$9,048

Avg Cost (In-State)

$27,788

Avg Cost (Out-of-State)

61%

Graduation Rate

17,674

Total Enrollment

Popular programs

Engineering (particularly Civil)Computer ScienceBusiness AdministrationNursingPublic Administration / MPASocial WorkConstruction Management

Application requirements

Regular Deadline

Rolling

Common App

No

Test Policy

Test Optional

Essays Required

0

Letters of Rec

0

Application Fee

$55

Interview

Not required

Essays: No essay required for general admission

Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.

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Graduate outcomes

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

$45,251

Median Earnings at 6 Years

median graduate salary 6 years after starting

$51,658

Median Earnings at 10 Years

median graduate salary 10 years after starting

61%

4-Year Graduation Rate

students completing degree within 4 years

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.

Earnings by major

Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.

ProgramMedian earnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Graduates
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.$79,301$91,491498
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.$76,843$89,863260
Communication and Media Studies.$37,954$53,278239
Business/Commerce, General.$45,318$64,202209
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.$38,831$51,708187
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.$34,244$60,164176
Business Administration, Management and Operations.$48,776$66,283174
Psychology, General.$30,865$51,184151

Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.

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