Boise State University
Admissions
Interested in attending Boise State University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Boise State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Boise State University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Boise State accepted 84% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 15,949 people applied and 13,388 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Boise State University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 22% ended up enrolling at Boise State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Boise State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Boise State considers:
Considered
- Academic GPA
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Boise State University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Boise State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.54.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Boise State is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Boise State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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