Academics at Boise State University

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Boise State University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Boise State University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

The student-to-faculty ratio at Boise State University is 19 to 1, higher than the national average of 15 to 1, so some classes may be larger than at other schools. With 57% of instructors full time, Boise State University is above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition report.

Majors and Fields of Study

Boise State University offers 93 majors with reported completions across 24 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Boise State University are shown below:

The most popular majors at Boise State University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Boise State University:

• Need flexibility? Check whether Boise State University offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 12,628 undergraduates study at least partly online. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Boise State University retains and graduates its students — 79% of full-time freshmen return). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Explore Further at Boise State University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Boise State University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at Boise State University — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation & Retention at Boise State University — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Online Learning at Boise State University — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation at Boise State University — accreditation status and accrediting bodies