Boise State University

Located in the heart of Idaho’s rapidly growing capital city, Boise State is a public, metropolitan research university with over 200 areas of study led by accomplished faculty. Visit our website (boisestate.edu) and discover for yourself why US News & World Report ranks Boise State in the Top 50 national universities for innovation. Boise State is pleased to offer three scholarships for nonresident students. All scholarships are four-year renewable awards. The WUE, our most lucrative and competitive waiver, requires a 3.60 cumulative unweighted high school GPA and provides approximately $15,224 in savings every year (for Nursing majors the WUE requires a 3.90 GPA). The Summit Scholarship requires a 3.40 cumulative unweighted high school GPA and provides $10,000 in savings every year. The Ridgeline Scholarship requires a 3.20 cumulative unweighted high school GPA and provides $5,000 in savings every year.

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Tuition

  • Through WUE You'd Save: $15,223
  • WUE: $8,912
  • Resident: $5,941
  • Nonresident: $24,135

NOTE: Estimated tuition rates and savings shown are per academic year and are from WICHE’s most recent Tuition & Fees Report for 2023-2024. Fees are additional.

IMPORTANT: Verify full estimated cost of attendance with the institution’s bursar, admissions, financial aid or graduate admissions (for WRGP) office. Tuition rates for more specialized undergraduate/graduate programs may be much higher than the tuition rate for standard programs. To receive the discounted tuition rate, program must be WUE- or WRGP-eligible. You must apply by the school’s deadlines and meet their academic eligibility and residency requirements.

WUE Admissions Info*

  • WUE Rate for Transfers: Yes, for specific majors
  • Majors Avail. Online at WUE Rate: No
  • Separate WUE Application Req'd: No
  • Min. High School GPA: 3.6
  • Min. SAT: N/A
  • Min. College GPA (Transfers): 3.6
  • Nursing Majors require a 3.90 cumulative unweighted high school GPA to be considered for the WUE. The following majors are ineligible for the WUE scholarship: Radiologic Science, Pre-Radiologic Science, and self-supported online programs.

*Requirements may vary by major

Application Deadlines

  • WUE Fall Deadline: 12/15/23
  • Freshman Fall Deadline: 5/1/24
  • Transfer Fall Deadline: 5/1/24
  • WUE Spring Deadline: 10/1/23
  • Freshman Spring Deadline: 12/1/23
  • Transfer Spring Deadline: 12/1/23

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