Boise State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

28%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
0%
International
33
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
72.1%(16,409)
Hispanic
14.5%(3,302)
African American
1.6%(354)
Asian
2.7%(610)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(87)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(86)
Two or More Races
5.4%(1,228)
Unknown
3.0%(685)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color28%
Total Enrollment26,115
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
43.4%(9,946)
Women
56.6%(12,976)

Gender Statistics

Men9,946

38% of total enrollment

Women12,976

50% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Boise State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 47% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
25.7%(5,896)
18-19
25.1%(5,753)
20-21
22.3%(5,107)
22-24
11.1%(2,552)
25+
15.8%(3,614)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
0.9%(28)
22-24
15.5%(494)
25+
83.6%(2,670)

Age Diversity Insights

47%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

12%

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 62% in-state residents, 38% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
61.6%(1,886)
Out-of-State
38.3%(1,173)
International
0.2%(5)

Regional Representation

In-State1,886

62% of student body

Out-of-State1,173

38% of student body

International5

0% of student body

States Represented

33 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

28%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age