THE VALUE OF A BOISE STATE EDUCATION
Boise State provides several scholarship opportunities for residents and nonresidents, making it even more affordable to attain a quality education.
Automatic Scholarships for Idaho Residents
Boise State University offers merit-based and need-based scholarships for our new incoming and transfer Idaho resident students. Resident scholarships are automatically awarded to admitted resident degree-seeking students who meet the criteria. All admission and scholarship materials must be received by Admissions by the Application and Scholarship Priority Deadline.
Spring 2021 Application and Scholarship Priority Deadline: October 1, 2020
Fall 2021 Application and Scholarship Priority Deadline: February 15, 2021
Automatic Scholarships for Residents
| Scholarship Name | Required Cumulative Unweighted High School GPA | Required Test Score or Other Criteria | Value | Length of Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Scholarship | 3.90-4.0 | ACT 28+ or SAT 1300+ | $5,000 per year | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Dean's Scholarship | 3.85-4.0 | ACT 26+ or SAT 1230+ | $3,000 per year | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| True Blue Promise | 3.20-4.0 | ACT 22+ or SAT 1100+ Eligible for Federal Pell Grant* | $2,000 per year | 4 years (8 semesters) |
Automatic Scholarships for Idaho Transfer Students
| Transfer Scholarship Name | Cumulative Transfer GPA | Required Test Score or Other Criteria | Value | Length of Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Transfer Scholarship | 3.80-4.0 | earned 14 or more semester credits post high school | $5,000 | 1 year (2 semesters) |
| Dean's Transfer Scholarship | 3.70-3.79 | earned 14 or more semester credits post high school | $3,000 | 1 year (2 semesters) |
*For more information, please visit Financial Aid’s Idaho Resident Scholarships webpage.
Tuition and Fees for Idaho Residents
The table below details tuition and fees for the 2020-2021 year with and without the three Boise State automatic scholarships (tuition and fees – award amount = adjusted tuition estimate). Please refer to Financial Services for per credit hour costs and additional information, and be sure to complete your scholarships checklist on the Financial Aid and Scholarships website.
Resident Tuition Costs
| Expense Type | Idaho Resident | Presidential Scholarship ($5,000/year for 2 years) | Dean's Scholarship ($3,000/year for 2 years) | True Blue Scholarship ($2,000/year for 4 years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| Personal and Misc. | $2,278 | $2,278 | $2,278 | $2,278 |
| Fees and Tuition | $8,060 | $3,060 | $5,060 | $6,060 |
| Room and Board | $12,327 | $12,327 | $12,327 | $12,327 |
| Transportation | $1,778 | $1,778 | $1,778 | $1,778 |
| Total | $25,522 | $20,522 | $22,522 | $23,522 |
Automatic Scholarships for Nonresidents
Boise State University offers merit-based scholarship programs for our nonresident students. Nonresident scholarships are automatically awarded to admitted nonresident degree-seeking students who meet the criteria. All admission and scholarship materials must be received by Admissions by the Application and Scholarship Priority Deadline.
Spring 2021 Application and Scholarship Priority Deadline: October 1, 2020
Fall 2021 Application and Scholarship Priority Deadline: December 15, 2020
Automatic Scholarships for Nonresidents
| Scholarship Name | Required Cumulative Unweighted High School GPA | Required Test Score or Other Criteria | Value | Length of Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WUE Scholarship | 3.30-4.0 | ACT 22+ or SAT 1100+ | ~$12,866 per year* | 4 years (8 semesters) |
| Treasure Scholarship | 3.0-4.0 | ACT 19+ or SAT 990+ | ~$8,400 per year | 4 years (8 semesters) |
Automatic Scholarships for Nonresident Transfer Students
| Transfer Scholarship Name | Cumulative Transfer GPA | Required Test Score or Other Criteria | Value | Length of Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WUE Transfer Scholarship | 3.70-4.00 | earned 14 or more semester credits post high school | ~$12,886 per year* | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Treasure Transfer Scholarship | 3.40-4.00 | earned 14 or more semester credits post high school | ~$8,400 per year | 2 years (4 semesters) |
*For more information, please visit Financial Aid’s Nonresident Scholarship Programs webpage.
Tuition and Fees for Nonresidents
The table below details tuition and fees for the 2020-2021 year with and without the three Boise State automatic scholarships (tuition and fees – award amount = adjusted tuition estimate). Please refer to Financial Services for per credit hour costs and additional information, and be sure to complete your scholarships checklist on the Financial Aid and Scholarships website.
Nonresident Tuition Costs
| Expense Type | Nonresident | WUE Scholarship (~$12,800/year for 4 years) | Treasure Scholarship (~$8,400/year for 4 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $12,327 | $12,327 | $12,327 |
| Fees and Tuition | $24,980 | $12,090 | $16,520 |
| Personal and Misc. | $2,278 | $2,278 | $2,278 |
| Transportation | $1,788 | $1,788 | $1,788 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| Total | $42,613 | $29,723 | $34,153 |