- Acceptance rate: 87% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $19,037 a year (2022–23)
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Boise State University reported an acceptance rate of 87% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Boise State University reviews each application.
Boise State University GPA requirements
Boise State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Boise State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Boise State University acceptance rate
Boise State University admitted 14,025 of 16,082 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 87%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Boise State University is a public 4-year university in Boise, Idaho, with 23,983 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Boise State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Boise State University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Boise State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,037 a year at Boise State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Boise State?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Boise State University admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Boise State?
A lot: Boise State University requires high school GPA and high school record. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Boise State require the SAT or ACT?
Check Boise State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Boise State University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Boise State?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Boise State University admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What is the acceptance rate at Boise State?
Boise State University's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 14,025 of 16,082 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Boise State look for?
Boise State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Boise State?
Yes. Boise State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Boise State if a parent went there?
No. Boise State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Boise State?
No. Boise State University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Boise State after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,037 a year at Boise State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Boise State's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Boise State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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