Boise State Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Boise State University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Boise State to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Boise State University (Boise State)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Boise State's acceptance rate is 87.21% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 16,082 students applied and 14,025 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Boise State.

To apply to Boise State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

Boise State's acceptance rate places 4th out of 8 Idaho colleges with competitive admission.
Boise State's yield rate is 24.09%, which is marginally lower by 1.37 percentage points (approximately 5.4% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 80% and 90% (average yield: 25.46%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Boise State at Idaho colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Boise State's acceptance rate is 87.21% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.09%. 6,677 men and 9,405 women applied to Boise State and 5,749 men and 8,276 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,359 men and 2,020 women were enrolled in Boise State. You can explore the Boise State's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Boise State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	16,082	6,677	9,405	0	0
Admitted	14,025	5,749	8,276	0	0
Enrolled	3,379	1,359	2,020	0	0
Acceptance Rate	87.21%	86.10%	88.00%	-	-
Yield	24.09%	23.64%	24.41%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Boise State University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 3,379 first-year students enrolled in Boise State. The proportion of full-time students is 96.66% and part-time students is 3.34%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 40.22% and women students is 59.78%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Boise State.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Boise State
	Total	Men	Women
Total	3,379	1,359	2,020
Full-time	3,266	1,318	1,948
Part-time	113	41	72

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Boise State. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Boise State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Boise State Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Boise State:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.boisestate.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://www.boisestate.edu/admissions/apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Boise State?

Boise State is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 87.21%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Boise State?

Boise State does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Boise State require essays or personal statements?

Boise State does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for Boise State admission?

Boise State does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

Boise State does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Boise State requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Boise State requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Boise State?

The institutional SAT code for Boise State is 4018 and 4-digit ACT code is 0914.