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Boise State University
(BSU)
About
Boise State University (BSU) is a public research university in Boise, Idaho, United States. Founded in 1932 by the Episcopal Church, it became an independent junior college in 1934 and has been awarding baccalaureate and master's degrees since 1965. It became a public institution in 1969.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 801 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 10 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 16,110
- Staff
- 3,203
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Geosciences | =326 | 31.4 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =786 | 31.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Boise State University?
Boise State University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1501+, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =1,534.
When was Boise State University founded?
Boise State University was founded in 1932.
What are the top subjects at Boise State University?
Top subjects at Boise State University include: Public Administration, Law & Legal Studies, Earth & Marine Sciences, Politics, Education & Training.
Where is Boise State University located?
Boise State University is located in Boise, United States.