Boise State University

Boise, ID

Idaho's largest university, known for a growing engineering and computer science program and a nationally prominent football program (famous blue turf).

79%

Acceptance rate

990–1220

SAT range

19–25

ACT range

3.4

Average GPA

20,000

Undergrads

$8,000/yr

In-state tuition

$24,000/yr

Out-of-state tuition

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