 |
|
|
|
Boise State University, BSU, is a public university situated near downtown Boise, the capital of Idaho. It was originally founded in 1932 as Boise Junior College by the Episcopal Church. It gained University status in 1974. The main campus of Boise state sits on 175 acres and has more than 170 buildings.
BSU offers more than 200 degrees in over 190 fields of study and enrolls more than 19,000 students every year. The university comprises eight colleges in different fields which are as follows:
Boise State's sports teams are known as the Broncos. They compete in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) and their official mascot is Buster Bronco.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 580.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Boise State had 19,540 enrolled students in 2007.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Boise State values student athletics, and belongs to the Western Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Boise State University
1910 University Dr
Boise, ID 83725
General Phone: (208) 426-1011
http://www.boisestate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 455 | English, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, social services, political science, history, sociology, Spanish language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 427 | elementary school teaching, industrial arts teaching, curriculum and instruction, instructional media design, English teaching, physical education teaching, early childhood education, reading teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 419 | business, accounting, marketing, business management, finance, international business, managerial economics, accounting and finance, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 220 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Family And Social Work | 141 | social work, public administration, child care management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 134 | criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech, fire protection |
| Media | 130 | communication studies, mass communication, radio and TV tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 129 | radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, dental assistant, surgical tech |
| Engineering | 113 | electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science |
| Science | 100 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics, geophysics, hydrology and water resources, animal biology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 98 | information science, computer networking, computer science, computer engineering |
| Therapy And Counseling | 96 | psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Medicine | 74 | health professions, public health courses, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, pre-med |
| Engineering Technician | 70 | electronics tech, drafting, computer systems tech, manufacturing tech, industrial tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 65 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics, small engine mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, industrial electronics tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 38 | exercise science, health and physical education, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management |
| Medical Administration | 34 | medical records tech, medical records admin, environmental health, health care administration |
| Office And Administration | 33 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Production Trades | 24 | welding, machinist |
| Music | 23 | music, music performance, music management |
| Design | 23 | design and visual communication |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 22 | commercial art |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 22 | construction management |
| Transportation | 19 | truck and bus driver |
| Construction Trades | 16 | lineworker, construction trades |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 13 | applied horticulture |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 11 | drama |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 7 | chef training |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | philosophy |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies |
| Fine Arts | 2 | art history and criticism |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Boise State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,829 | 82 |
| Master's degree | 440 | 42 |
| Associate's degree | 323 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 176 | 25 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 159 | 23 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 23 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 19 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 5 | 2 |
In 2007, Boise State had a total enrollment of 19,540 students (14,876 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 83% |
| Part-Time | 17% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Idaho | 84% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
Boise State offers campus housing for 1,400 of its 14,876 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Boise, Idaho for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Idaho Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,487 | 3,014 | 86% | 2,270 | 75% |
| Men | 1,690 | 1,413 | 84% | 1,058 | 75% |
| Women | 1,797 | 1,601 | 89% | 1,212 | 76% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 37% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 70% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,410 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,578 |
| Room and board | $ 5,938 |
| Room charge | $ 2,230 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,512 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,138 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,566 |
Financial Aid:
Boise State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 161600)
Boise State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 206 | 113 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 76 | 72 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 71 | 67 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $98,814 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 11 | $69,769 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $51,500 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $52,146 | 6 | $58,230 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 30 | $63,162 | 12 | $61,646 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 94 | $75,108 | 32 | $77,457 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 87 | $63,600 | 73 | $58,644 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 69 | $56,876 | 62 | $51,095 |
| Instructor | academic year | 39 | $47,448 | 25 | $47,207 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 29 | $42,358 | 46 | $36,010 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 318 | $61,625 | 238 | $53,631 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Western Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Track | Western Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 166 | 123 | 289 |
| Football | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| Track | 25 | 32 | 57 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 39 | 77 | 116 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
Lineworker
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Public Health, Other
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Protection, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Boise State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Boise State.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Boise State with government-defined occupation categories)
 |
 |
||||
|
|||||
 |
 |
|
|
||||||
|
|||||||
|
|
|
|
|||
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|||
|
||||
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|||||
|
|
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2009, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
