Boise State University
Boise, ID · Public · 17,674 undergrads
- Admit rate: 87.2% (15,949 applicants)
- Undergraduates: 17,674 (0.7% international)
- Average net price: $21,610 (per year after aid)
- Graduation rate: 60% (within 6 years)
Deadlines
- Priority: Dec. 15, 2026
- Priority: Feb. 15, 2027
- Regular Decision: May 1, 2027
Essays
Personal statement (holistic review, GPA 2.60-2.79) (500-650 words)
In 500–650 words, write a personal statement that responds to ALL parts below. Challenges – What challenges have you experienced, if any, that negatively impacted your academic performance? When did they occur? Focus on specific examples and include clear details whenever possible. Actions Taken – Tell us about steps you took to address these challenges. Current Evidence of Readiness – What has changed to allow you to better focus on academics? Provide specific habits, or improvements that have taken place to improve your academic readiness moving forward. Goals – Why are you ready for Boise State now, and what are your goals as a Boise State student?
Editor's notes
- Your unweighted GPA is the whole decision for most applicants, so know your number before you apply. At 3.00 or above you're in once your file is complete. Boise State recalculates it with plus and minus grades, so don't use your school's weighted figure.
- Out of state? Your deadline is Dec. 15, not May 1. That's the date for automatic scholarship consideration, and every required item has to be in by then.
Sources
- Boise State Admissions, Apply (important dates)
- Boise State Admissions, Nonresident (first-year)
- Boise State Admissions, Idaho resident (first-year)
- Boise State Institutional Effectiveness, Common Data Set 2025-26
- Boise State Institutional Effectiveness, Common Data Set 2025-2026 (PDF)
- Boise State Admissions, Frequently asked questions
