Boise State University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
19.5K

Full + Part time Students
1:20

Faculty to Student Ratio
7%

Transfer Student Ratio
$11.7K

Avg. Financial Aid

Boise State is Idaho’s metropolitan research university, located in the state’s population center and capital city. Boise is an ideal place to live – a hub of government, business, the arts, recreation, health care, industry and technology. In its 81st year, Boise State is truly coming of age in higher education. Award-winning faculty, students, alumni and staff have put Boise State on the map with breakthrough research and records of achievement. Boise State is the largest university in Idaho with 22,678 students. The university offers studies in nearly 200 fields of interest. Undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and technical programs are available in seven colleges.

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Overview

Total Faculty	612
Full-Time Undergraduate	12,738
Part-Time Undergraduate	6,739
Application Acceptance Rate	85%
Transfer Students	1,393
Programs	168 Programs
Courses	1,229 Courses
Equivalencies	11,196 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$5,884
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,324
Books and Supplies	$1,242
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	56%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,724
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	55%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$4,019

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

The mission of the Financial Aid Office is to provide education and information, guidance, and support for individuals and families interested in the financial aid process. In this role we: Process applications, Determine eligibility, Exercise stewardship over funds, Adhere to the rules and regulations governing the distribution of aid, Minimize procedural barriers, Provide efficient service to students who have completed the necessary requirements.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	June 30
Spring	November 15
Summer	May 15

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

If you have earned at least 14 transferable credits and have a cumulative 2.25 GPA or higher, you will be admitted with regular admission. If you have earned an AA/ASor or are core certified and have a 2.00 GPA, you will be admitted with regular status.
Official Transcripts:

The submission of official college transcripts is required. If you have fewer than 14 transferable semester credits, you may be required to submit your high school transcripts.
SAT Scores:

If you have fewer than 14 transferable semester credits and are under 21, you are required to submit your SAT/ACT scores.
Letters of Recommendation:

BSU does not publish a requirement for a letter of recommendation.
Essay:

BSU does not publish a requirement for the submission of an essay. The application form does not request one.
Application Fee:

There is a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
Interview:

BSU does not publish a requirement for an interview.
Associates Degree Required:

If you have earned an associate degree at a regionally accredited institution, you will be considered “core certified.” This means that you have fulfilled the lower-division general education classes at Boise and can transfer with junior standing.
Apply Here:

http://admissions.boisestate.edu/apply/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The minimum grade requirement for credit transfer is "C."
Credits (Min/Max):

Min of 14 credits to transfer. University policy only allows for 70 credits of transfer work from a community college to be used for graduation. Your final 30 of 36 credits for a baccalaureate degree must be completed at Boise State University.
Transfer Policy Document:

Boise State University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf