2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$15,828
Net Price
83%
Admitted
24%
Enrolled
54%
Graduation Rate
20/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Boise State University
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 25,794. In 2021, there were 458 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #3 in Idaho and ranks #750 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master
Psychology Graduates
458
Total Enrollment
25,794
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Ranking for Boise State University
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Idaho Rank
Combining ranking factors for 7 schools that offer psychology degrees in Idaho, Boise State University ranks #3.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,439 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Boise State University ranks #750.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Boise State University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Social Work.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA |
General Psychology | 152 | – |
Social Work | 62 | 244 |
Total Graduates | 214 | 244 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 15,648 students applied to the Boise State University. The university admitted 83% and 24% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Idaho universities is 7,219. On average, all Idaho institutions admit 84% and 24% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Boise State University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 76%. Compared to all Idaho four or more years colleges, the percentage is 69%.
The overall graduation rate for Boise State University is 54%, compared to 49% for all Idaho universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 37%.
Compare BSU to Idaho Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Boise State University to the average of all Idaho four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
BSU
15,648
Applicants
83%
Percent Admitted
24%
Percent Enrolled
76%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
54%
Graduation Rate
ID Colleges
7,219
Applicants
84%
Percent Admitted
24%
Percent Enrolled
69%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 838 or 57% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 630 or 43% part-time faculty members employed at Boise State University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 791 or 54%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
BSU
20 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
57%
Percent Full-Time
43%
Percent Part-Time
54%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
ID Colleges
17 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
54%
Percent Full-Time
46%
Percent Part-Time
52%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Boise State University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $5,532, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,240.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $7,110 and the average cost for graduate fees is $2,528.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Boise State University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Boise State University | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $13,459 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $4,336 |
Total Living Expenses | $17,795 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $5,532 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,240 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $24,567 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $7,110 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $2,528 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $9,638 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Boise State University is $15,828. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Boise State University presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
$0 – $30,000 | $12,561 | $13,162 |
$30,001 – $48,000 | $13,582 | $14,298 |
$48,001 – $75,000 | $16,204 | $16,581 |
$75,001 – $110,000 | $18,867 | $19,695 |
$110,001 and more | $20,304 | $21,233 |
Compare Boise State University to all Idaho universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
BSU
$24,567
Cost to Attend
$8,919
Average Financial Aid
85%
Percent Receiving Aid
$15,828
Net Price
ID Colleges
$23,972
Cost to Attend
$9,052
Average Financial Aid
91%
Percent Receiving Aid
$13,411
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 2,339 or 85%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 11,059 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $8,919.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 11,059 | $8,919 |
Pell Grants | 4,370 | $4,293 |
Federal Student Loans | 6,332 | $6,549 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Boise State University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
BSU
11,059
Grant or Scholarship Aid
51%
Grants or Scholarships
4,370
Number of Pell Grants
20%
Pell Grants
6,332
Federal Student Loans
29%
Federal Student Loans
ID Colleges
5,769
Grant or Scholarship Aid
51%
Grants or Scholarships
2,949
Number of Pell Grants
26%
Pell Grants
2,660
Federal Student Loans
23%
Federal Student Loans
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