Navigating the Boise State University GPA Requirements for Admission
Boise State University, Idaho’s metropolitan research university located in the state’s capital city, attracts a large number of qualified candidates. The university offers studies in nearly 200 fields of interest and is the largest university in Idaho with 22,678 students. Due to the outstanding quality of the applicant pool, Boise State must limit admission offers to students who meet their academic standards. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the GPA requirements for admission to Boise State University, covering various scenarios from current high school students to transfer applicants and those seeking non-degree enrollment.
GPA Requirements for High School Students
As a current high school senior attending a high school accredited by an accrediting association recognized by Boise State, you will be considered for admission based on your cumulative unweighted high school GPA. Test scores are not required and will not be used in the admission review process. Boise State Admissions uses your cumulative, unweighted high school GPA when considering you for admission. Your GPA will be calculated using a 4.0 (unweighted) scale if the weight of your GPA is unclear, and/or when your coursework is across two or more high school transcripts. The Admissions GPA calculation may not follow your high school’s grading scale/system and will include +/- grades, except when the grade is above a 4.0.
- 2.80 - 2.99 GPA: Highly considered for admission.
- 2.60 - 2.79 GPA: Your application will receive a more holistic review after you have submitted a high school 7th-semester transcript and a personal statement. You will receive an admission decision in early March, provided the following materials are received by Boise State Admissions by February 15.
- Personal Statement Prompt: In 500 words or less, tell us about any significant academic challenges you have faced and the steps you’ve taken to overcome them. Be sure to mention any specific goals or aspirations you have for your Boise State education. Information about your life outside of the classroom is also helpful to include.
- Letters of Recommendation (Optional): If you do not meet automatic admission standards, you are encouraged to submit up to two letters of recommendation along with a personal statement and 7th semester transcript.
- 0.00 - 2.59 GPA: You do not qualify for admission to Boise State University.
GPA Requirements for Transfer Students
If you have successfully completed a minimum of 14 college-level academic semester credits at a regionally accredited school (such as a community college) you can apply for admission as a transfer student. You must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.25. This cumulative GPA will include any Boise State University credits you earn. If you have earned at least 14 transferable credits and have a cumulative 2.25 GPA or higher, you will be admitted with regular admission. The submission of official college transcripts is required. University policy only allows for 70 credits of transfer work from a community college to be used for graduation.
GPA and Test Score Considerations
The average GPA at Boise State University is 3.44, which requires you to be around average in your high school class. You'll need a mix of A's and B's, and very few C's. The acceptance rate at Boise State University is 87.2%, meaning the school is not selective.
Boise State University has indicated that the SAT or ACT is required for some applicants. Many schools say they have no SAT score cutoff, but the truth is that there is a hidden SAT requirement. The 25th percentile SAT score is 960, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1180. Therefore, if your SAT score is currently below a 960, it is recommended that you consider prepping for the SAT and retaking it. The average ACT score at Boise State University is 23. The 25th percentile ACT score is 20, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 26. To try to aim for the school's ACT requirement of 20 and above, you should try to take the ACT as many times as you can.
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Boise State University considers the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section optional and may not include it as part of their admissions consideration.
Options for Students Denied Admission
Boise State University has a large number of extremely qualified candidates for admission. Due to the outstanding quality of our applicant pool, we must limit our admission offers to students. If you have been denied admission you have the option to appeal. Appeals are reviewed by a Special Admissions Committee comprised of campus faculty and professionals within the field of advising and academic support. The committee reviews each comprehensive petition packet to determine if extenuating circumstances prevented you from meeting admission standards. They want to see that obstacles have been removed and that you will now have the ability to succeed at Boise State. Committee members are aware of the rigors of university studies, and they strive to approve petitions for only those students who demonstrate that they will be successful in the academic environment.
To petition your admission decision, submit the Petition Form with required supporting documents. In the 3 questions on the form, please include your personal statement of circumstances and address your potential for success at Boise State. You are also required to submit a minimum of 2 academic letters of reference. If you have work in progress and your grades improve you can send us an official transcript upon completion of your work and we will determine if your eligibility has changed. In addition, you can re-take any applicable tests (such as the ACT or SAT) to improve your scores. If we receive updated academic information prior to the deadline of the semester you originally applied for, we will automatically re-evaluate our admission decision.
If you are not currently able to enroll as a degree-seeking student, you have two options to attend Boise State in the future. Nondegree students can apply for degree-seeking status once they meet Boise State’s regular admission requirements -OR- once they have completed 14 Boise State credits after high school with a GPA of 2.25 or higher. The credits you have earned will apply toward your degree. If you want to be admitted as a nondegree student, then please complete the form and they will process your admissions as nondegree. This will require logging into myBoiseState.
Additional Considerations
- Returning Boise State Student: If you attended Boise State University in the past and then attended another college or university after Boise State University, you are required to meet our transfer admission standards.
- GED: Passing the GED does not necessarily mean you are ready for university level work. To ensure your success at Boise State University, we require GED scores to be above average.
- Extenuating Circumstances: Extenuating circumstances include any life-altering event or condition that was beyond your control which had a direct impact on your academic record. Supporting documentation should reinforce any and all extenuating circumstances that you note within the petition documents.
Academic Standing and Probation
To remain in good academic standing, you must maintain a minimum grade-point average (GPA) for the number of credits you have earned. If you fail to maintain the minimum Boise State GPA, you are placed on probation. If you leave the university while on probation, you will remain on probation when you return-even if you have attended another institution in the meantime. While on probation, you may be ineligible to receive financial aid or to participate in extracurricular activities sponsored by the university. If you are dismissed from the university, you are barred from enrolling for one semester (fall or spring) after the first dismissal and for one academic year after any subsequent dismissal. If you wish to appeal this waiting period, you must file an appeal with the University Academic Appeals Committee. You will be permitted no more than two reinstatements.
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Honors College Admission
For current Boise State students or incoming transfer students, we recommend an unweighted cumulative 3.25 college GPA or higher. Having a 3.25+ GPA does not automatically guarantee admission or a scholarship from the Honors College, but having a lower GPA does not automatically disqualify you for admission either. The application cycle for spring admission runs from August 1- December 15. You will be notified of the decision within 3-4 weeks of receiving your application. However, the turnaround time begins only once you have submitted your honors application materials AND you are admitted to Boise State.
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