More selective than 33% of Idaho colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Boise State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
We don't have Boise State University's Common Data Set yet, the college's own report of what it weighs in admissions, early decision and waitlist numbers. Work at Boise State University or have its file? Send it to us.
Boise State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 87% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 84% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Boise State University compared with other Idaho colleges?
Boise State University has the 5th-lowest acceptance rate of 7 Idaho colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The College of Idaho | 49% | 63% | $19,481 |
| 2 | Northwest Nazarene University | 65% | 71% | $29,580 |
| 3 | University of Idaho | 76% | 57% | $14,831 |
| 4 | New Saint Andrews College | 84% | 74% | — |
| 5 | Boise State University | 87% | 60% | $21,610 |
| 6 | Lewis-Clark State College | 88% | 40% | $15,635 |
| 7 | Brigham Young University-Idaho | 96% | 55% | $8,221 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Idaho colleges →
Who enrolls at Boise State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Boise State University admissions questions
What is the Boise State University acceptance rate?
Boise State University accepts 87% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 13,391 of 15,949 applicants were admitted.
Does Boise State University require the SAT or ACT?
Boise State University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Boise State University?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3,080 of 13,391).
Is Boise State University getting harder to get into?
Boise State University accepted 87% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 84% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Boise State University overview