Avg Earnings (5yr)
$45,251
Acceptance Rate
84%
Graduation Rate
61%
Annual Tuition
$8,782
At a Glance
Total Students
17,081
Retention Rate
78%
Faculty Ratio
19
Financial Aid
25%
Median Debt
$20,500
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
Boise State University is a public institution with an 84% acceptance rate. The university has a student body of 17,081. The average in-state tuition is $8,782. The university reports a 60.8% graduation rate and a 77.9% retention rate.
One year after graduation, the median earnings are $46,808. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $45,251. Ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $51,658. The median debt for students is $20,500, and 25.3% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$47k
1 YEAR
$45k
5 YEARS
$52k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Boise State University alumni earn a median salary of $46,808. However, five years after graduation, the median salary decreases slightly to $45,251. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $51,658. The median debt for graduates is $20,500.
Boise State University has an 84% acceptance rate and a 60.8% graduation rate. The retention rate is 77.9%. The in-state tuition is $8,782. A total of 25.3% of students receive financial aid.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Social Work
Communication and Media Studies
Business/Commerce, General
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Accounting and Related Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Psychology, General
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Campus Location
Boise, Idaho
Boise, ID 83725
Boise State University is located in Boise, Idaho. The campus is in a city setting. With a safety score of 74, Boise ranks well above the national average.