Boise State University Acceptance Rate
Boise, Idaho · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 15,949
- Admitted
- 13,391
- Yield
- 23%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Boise State University's acceptance rate has risen from 77% in 2014–15 to 84% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 8,153 to 15,949 (+96%) over that period.
Its 84% rate makes Boise State University more selective than about 33% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked Idaho schools, it is more selective than about 33%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (85.5% for women vs 81.9% for men, a 3.6-point gap). Boise State University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 23% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 8,153 | 6,278 | 77% | 2,270 |
| 2015–16 | 8,156 | 6,490 | 79.6% | 2,193 |
| 2016–17 | 8,330 | 6,808 | 81.7% | 2,574 |
| 2017–18 | 8,876 | 7,455 | 84% | 2,743 |
| 2018–19 | 10,789 | 8,712 | 80.7% | 2,824 |
| 2019–20 | 15,030 | 11,639 | 77.4% | 2,993 |
| 2020–21 | 15,511 | 12,020 | 77.5% | 2,845 |
| 2021–22 | 15,648 | 13,008 | 83.1% | 3,171 |
| 2022–23 | 16,795 | 14,096 | 83.9% | 3,132 |
| 2023–24 | 15,949 | 13,391 | 84% | 3,080 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 9,140 | 7,815 | 85.5% |
| Men | 6,809 | 5,576 | 81.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Boise State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Boise State University's acceptance rate?
Boise State University's acceptance rate is 84% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (13,391 admitted of 15,949 applicants).
Is Boise State University test optional?
Boise State University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Boise State University?
Boise State University received 15,949 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 13,391.
Is Boise State University getting harder to get into?
Boise State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 77% in 2014–15 to 84% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.boisestate.edu/.