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Boise State is located in Boise, Idaho (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Boise State is the Doctoral degree.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 575.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Boise State had 18,385 enrolled students in 2005.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Boise State offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Western Athletic Conference.
Boise State is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Boise State University
1910 University Dr
Boise, ID 83725
General Phone: (208) 426-1011
Admissions Phone: (208) 426-1156
Financial Aid Phone: (208) 426-1664
http://www.boisestate.edu
Boise State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 427 | business, accounting, finance, marketing, business management, accounting technology, managerial economics, international business, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 418 | interdisciplinary studies, political science, liberal arts and sciences, social services, history, English, English composition, Spanish language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 316 | instructional media design, curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, reading teaching, multilingual education, early childhood education, English teaching, school counseling, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 204 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 133 | radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, dental assistant, surgical tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 120 | computer networking, information science, computer science, computer engineering |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 110 | criminal justice and administration, fire protection, fire protection tech |
| Media | 101 | communication studies, mass communication, radio and TV tech |
| Family And Social Work | 97 | social work, public administration, child care management |
| Engineering | 95 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, materials science |
| Mechanics And Repair | 77 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, small engine mechanics, diesel mechanics, autobody repair, industrial mechanics, industrial electronics tech |
| Engineering Technician | 75 | electronics tech, drafting, computer systems tech, industrial tech, manufacturing tech |
| Science | 75 | biology, geology, chemistry, geophysics, animal biology, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 66 | psychology |
| Medicine | 61 | health professions, public health courses, pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 54 | exercise science, health and physical education, athletic trainer, health and fitness, sports and fitness management |
| Medical Adminstration | 41 | medical records tech, medical records admin, environmental health |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 37 | commercial art |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 24 | construction management |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 18 | applied horticulture |
| Office And Administration | 18 | general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Music | 16 | music performance, music, music management |
| Production Trades | 16 | welding, machinist |
| Design | 15 | design and visual communication |
| Art Studies | 14 | art studies |
| Construction Trades | 12 | lineworker, construction trades |
| Law | 9 | legal secretary |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 7 | chef training |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | philosophy |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism |
| Transportation | 0 | truck and bus driver |
Number of programs and degrees for Boise State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,642 | 83 |
| Master's degree | 396 | 37 |
| Associate's degree | 258 | 9 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 186 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 177 | 24 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 15 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Boise State had a total enrollment of 18,385 students (14,039 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 81% |
| Part-Time | 19% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Idaho | 79% |
| District of Columbia | 3% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| California | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
Boise State offers campus housing for 1,528 of its 14,039 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Boise, Idaho for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,294 | 2,954 | 90% | 2,143 | 73% |
| Men | 1,499 | 1,327 | 89% | 1,102 | 83% |
| Women | 1,795 | 1,627 | 91% | 1,041 | 64% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 575 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 26 |
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 | 33% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 66% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (208) 426-1156
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,872 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,280 |
| Room and board | $ 4,829 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,750 |
Financial Aid:
Boise State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 161600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (208) 426-1664
Boise State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $56,778 | 3 | $55,197 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $66,524 | 6 | $62,813 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 118 | $66,909 | 34 | $63,592 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 88 | $56,510 | 58 | $53,303 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 68 | $49,854 | 69 | $45,024 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 12 | $36,921 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 55 | $40,642 | 48 | $34,819 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 330 | $56,170 | 221 | $47,397 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Western Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Track | Western Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 154 | 105 | 259 |
| Football | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| Track | 19 | 28 | 47 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 35 | 64 | 99 |
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
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
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
Technical 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
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Composition
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
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 ADMINSTRATION
Environmental Health
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
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
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
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% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 5% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (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 degrees in medical adminstration (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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