Boise State University's published cost of attendance is $28,224. Net price by income band reflects the university's public-institution aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $18,165, middle-income families pay around $20,731, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,893.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $28,224 |
| Tuition and Fees | $27,788 |
| Room and Board | $14,884 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$6,614 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $21,610 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,165 |
| $30–48k | $17,974 |
| $48–75k | $20,731 |
| $75–110k | $23,573 |
| $110k+ | $25,893 |
Boise State University's published cost of attendance is $28,224. Net price by income band reflects the university's public-institution aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $18,165, middle-income families pay around $20,731, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,893. Azimuth ranks Boise State University #624 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Boise State's aid structure combines federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. The university participates in standard federal aid application processes using the FAFSA. For families weighing affordability across income levels, the income-band net prices above provide a realistic sense of what different household incomes typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,968; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,791, median federal debt of $20,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $232 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Boise State University earn median 4-year earnings of $64,791, placing Boise State University in the 64.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,678 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Boise State University in the 78.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Boise State University #435 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Boise State University also sits in the 32.9 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the four-year horizon, with low-income graduates earning median earnings of $39,700 at that horizon. The earnings pattern at Boise State University is anchored by its Health-leaning program mix. Nursing stands out as the highest aggregate-return major, combining meaningful cohort scale with strong four-year pay. Among the top programs by graduate count, Nursing program graduates 509 students and delivers median earnings of $91,491 four years after enrollment; Azimuth ranks Nursing #86 nationally for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions and Business/Commerce, General also enroll large cohorts — 291 and 209 graduates respectively — with four-year median earnings of $89,863 and $64,202. On the higher-earning end, Psychology, General and Communication and Media Studies post four-year median earnings of $51,184 and $53,278, with Azimuth ranking Psychology, General #170 and Communication and Media Studies #112 nationally for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The Business concentration — 18% of graduates — alongside Engineering at 5% and Social Sciences at 5% reflects a program portfolio oriented toward stable, in-demand career pathways in ID.
