Boise State University Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Boise, ID · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$9,048
Out-of-State Tuition$27,788
Acceptance Rate87%
Average SATNot published

Boise State University vs. State and National Averages

Boise State UniversityID AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$9,048$13,208$18,082
vs. average—-31%-50%

Other colleges in Boise

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Eagle Gate College-Boise CampusPrivate for-profit594$19,068
Boise Bible CollegePrivate nonprofit93$11,802
Carrington College-BoisePrivate for-profit478$32,052
Paul Mitchell the School-BoisePrivate for-profit183$21,092
Oliver Finley Academy of CosmetologyPrivate for-profit254$21,100

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Boise State University

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$51,658
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)60%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$20,500
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants18%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over15%
First-generation students33%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Boise State University?

In-state tuition at Boise State University is $9,048 and out-of-state tuition is $27,788, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Boise State University?

The acceptance rate at Boise State University is 87%.

How hard is it to get into Boise State University?

With an acceptance rate of 87%, Boise State University is moderately selective among U.S. colleges.

What SAT score do you need for Boise State University?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Boise State University. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Boise State University?

Boise State University enrolls about 17,674 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 20:1.

Is Boise State University expensive?

In-state tuition at Boise State University is $9,048, which is 31% below the ID average of $13,208.

How much do graduates of Boise State University earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Boise State University are $51,658 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Boise State University take on?

The median debt among Boise State University graduates who borrowed is $20,500, according to College Scorecard.