# Welcome to Boise State

We prepare students for success by providing a transformative educational experience from their first day of classes to commencement and beyond.

## An innovator's mindset

Boise State University serves students in Idaho at our Boise campus and worldwide with online programming. As Broncos, we embrace _Blue Turf Thinking,_ a mindset that helps us lead the way, go beyond and make history.

Video Transcript: Blue Turf Thinking in Action

\[Radio Announcer\]: Scott Matlock, underrated recruit, has built himself into one of the best defensive players in the Mountain West.

(inspiring music)

\[Narrator\]: What would you do if you couldn’t fail? Would you see every setback as a catalyst to keep going? This is the innovator’s mindset, because innovation demands daring.

(motivational music)

It’s finding thousands of ways that don’t work, and the one that changes everything. It’s when your unrelenting spirit sees the world’s needs and says, I will create something better. So what will you do? Will you let your genius run wild? Give yourself the space to be great? Set your sights on something even bigger? Because we know changing the world doesn’t happen by chance.

\[Crowd\]: Boise! State!

\[Narrator\]: It comes out of the blue.

\[Crowd\]: Boise! State!

### 29

Average undergraduate class size

### 3.5

Average GPA for first-year students

### 1400+

Faculty members supporting students

### 27k+

Enrolled students

### 33,000+

Students served annually

### 100,000+

Living alumni

### 200 majors

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### 119 graduate programs

### 100+ online degrees

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## Life on campus

In addition to being ranked [Idaho’s #1 college for student life](https://www.niche.com/colleges/boise-state-university/rankings/), Boise State is among the top 100 college campuses.

Located in the heart of Idaho’s capital, Boise State offers the best of all worlds – a world-class college experience in a picturesque city filled with opportunity.

## Our history

On September 6, 1932, Boise Junior College opened with 70 students, 12 faculty and one building. Boise State’s story is one of resilience, innovation and spirit.

## Extraordinary athletics

Experience the thrill of champions at Boise State, where our dynamic athletics programs offer a winning combination of skill, dedication and Bronco pride that ignites the spirit of our community.

Our athletics department is home to 18 sports programs and our stomping ground, the _world-famous Blue Turf_.

## Beyond Boise State

We are committed to helping you be successful in your career and life.

From your first day at Boise State to graduation and beyond, we are here to help you explore your career options, make a career plan, gain experience, build a network and conduct effective job searches.

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## Come see for yourself

Come explore the vibrant campus of Boise State University in-person or virtually, where innovation thrives amidst picturesque surroundings, inviting you to experience a dynamic academic environment and endless opportunities for growth and discovery.