Boise State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

28%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
0%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Boise State University has a diverse student body with 28% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
71.8%(19,133)
Hispanic
14.6%(3,893)
African American
1.7%(455)
Asian
2.8%(737)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(117)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(104)
Two or More Races
5.5%(1,455)
Unknown
2.8%(758)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color28%
Total Enrollment32,626
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Boise State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Boise State University has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.3%(11,642)
Women
56.7%(15,217)

Gender Statistics

Men11,642

36% of total enrollment

Women15,217

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Boise State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 41% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
26.9%(6,322)
18-19
24.1%(5,665)
20-21
23.0%(5,409)
22-24
10.9%(2,561)
25+
15.0%(3,534)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.4%(44)
22-24
15.2%(483)
25+
83.4%(2,652)

Age Diversity Insights

41%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

18%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Boise State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 67% in-state residents, 32% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
67.4%(2,015)
Out-of-State
32.2%(962)
International
0.4%(11)

Regional Representation

In-State2,015

67% of student body

Out-of-State962

32% of student body

International11

0% of student body

States Represented

42 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

28%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age