Boise State University
Boise State University is one of the four public 4-year colleges in Idaho. The campus is located in an urban area, in Boise.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 24,121 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 2,743 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 2,194 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 80%). Every year 44% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Boise State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,043, and fees were $2,283. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $20,359 and $2,283 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students24,121 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate80% |
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The University of Montana
249 miles away |
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Utah State University
257 miles away |
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Weber State University
273 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 04/01/1941 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1969 - 05/01/2010 |
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 03/04/2011 - 12/31/2015 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1980 - 12/31/2015 |
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 03/11/2015 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 03/11/2015 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 03/11/2015 - Current |
Admission
84%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 940 to 1160 |
| ACT | 21 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $65 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $305/credit | |
| In State Students | $305/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $600/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $390/credit | |
| In State Students | $390/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $685/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $13,725 | $13,725 | $27,000 |
| ADN | 70 | $21,350 | $21,350 | $42,000 |
| BSN | 125 | $38,125 | $38,125 | $75,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $19,500 | $19,500 | $34,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 94% of Boise State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 29% | $4,189 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $1,676 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 14% | $3,009 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 76% | $7,151 |
| Federal Student Loans | 48% | $5,164 |
| Private Loans | 4% | $11,711 |
$13,363
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$11,450 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,268 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$13,972 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$16,336 |
| Over $110,000$17,184 |
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Student Population
20,744
Undergrads
3,377
Graduates
13,634
Women
10,487
Men
56%
Full-time
44%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
74% |
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Hispanic |
12% |
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Two or more races |
4% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
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Non-resident alien |
2% |
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Asian |
2% |
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Black/African American |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Idaho state board of nursing.
