Boise State University

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Boise State University offers 47 online degrees and certificates, including a bachelor's degree in imaging science, a master's in genetic counseling, and a doctorate in educational technology. This top online university in Idaho creates online programs for busy professionals, with flexible coursework and the ability to learn on a full-time or part-time basis. Online learners at BSU benefit from a student success team. These highly trained advisors answer questions regarding credit transfer and graduation requirements. Additional student support services include a pathway degree plan that degree-seekers can complete online. Prospective learners can attend a live online information session. Boise State accepts GED scores and requires standardized test scores from high school graduates without a minimum GPA. All online learners pay the same per-credit tuition rate regardless of residency. Online students may qualify for university-funded scholarships and grants. These financial aid opportunities award up to $5,000 per year to in-state students.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

97% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

56% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Recommended
High school rank:	Not required or recommended	Letter of recommendation:	Required
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Recommended	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

44k

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

82%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields	✔	✕	✕
2	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	✔	✕	✕
3	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
4	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✕	✕
5	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
6	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✕	✕
7	Education	✔	✕	✕
8	Engineering Technologies/Technicians	✔	✕	✕
9	Engineering	✔	✕	✕
10	Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians	✔	✕	✕
11	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✕	✕
12	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	✔	✕	✕
13	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
14	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
15	History	✔	✕	✕
16	History	✔	✕	✕
17	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	✔	✕	✕
18	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✕	✕
19	Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	✔	✕	✕
20	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✕	✕
21	Natural Resources And Conservation	✔	✕	✕
22	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✕	✕
23	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✕	✕
24	Physical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
25	Precision Production	✔	✕	✕
26	Psychology	✔	✕	✕
27	Public Administration And Social Service Professions	✔	✕	✕
28	Social Sciences	✔	✕	✕
29	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✕	✕