Boise State University facts for kids
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Former names
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St. Margarets School (1892-1932) Boise Junior College (1932–1965) Boise College (1965–1969) Boise State College (1969–1974) |
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| Motto | Splendor sine Occasu (Latin) |
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Motto in English
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"Splendour Without Diminishment" |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | September 6, 1932 |
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Parent institution
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Idaho State Board of Education |
| Accreditation | NWCCU |
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Academic affiliations
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| Endowment | $156 million (2022) |
| Budget | $516 million (2018) |
| President | Marlene Tromp |
| Provost | John Buckwalter |
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Academic staff
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757 (Fall 2018) |
| Students | 26,155 (Fall 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 22,922 (Fall 2022) |
| Postgraduates | 3,233 (Fall 2022) |
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43°36′14″N 116°12′14″W / 43.604°N 116.204°W |
| Campus | Midsize city, 285 acres (1.15 km2) |
| Newspaper | The Arbiter |
| Colors | Blue and orange |
| Nickname | Broncos |
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Sporting affiliations
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| Mascot | Buster Bronco |
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Boise State University (BSU) is a large public university in Boise, Idaho. It's a place where students can study and do lots of research.
The university was started in 1932 by a church. By 1934, it became an independent junior college. Since 1965, it has been giving out bachelor's and master's degrees. In 1969, it officially became a public university.
Boise State offers many different study programs. These include advanced degrees like master's and PhDs in subjects like engineering, arts, sciences, and education. The university is known for its high level of research. In 2022, it received about $48 million for research and development. This makes it one of the top universities for research funding in the country.
The university's sports teams are called the Broncos. They play in the Mountain West Conference in NCAA Division I.
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History
Boise State became Idaho's third state university in 1974. The other two are the University of Idaho (started 1889) and Idaho State University (started 1963). Boise State offers many types of degrees, from associate to doctoral. It is approved by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. As of 2010, over 75,000 people have graduated from Boise State.
Campus
The campus is about 285 acres, which is like 215 football fields! It is located near downtown Boise. You can find it on the south side of the Boise River, right across from Julia Davis Park. The campus has more than 170 buildings. It sits about 2,700 feet above sea level. In the 1930s, this area used to be the city's airport.
Albertsons Library
The university's main library is named after Joe Albertson, who started a famous grocery store. It has over 650,000 books and more than 130,000 magazines and journals. Students can use 107 public computers and access over 300 online databases for their studies.
Morrison Center
The "Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts" is a big theater. It has 2,000 seats in its main hall. Many different shows happen here, like Broadway plays, concerts, and other events. The center first opened in April 1984.
Computer Science Department
The computer science department moved to a new building in downtown Boise. This new space is very large, taking up two whole floors. It's close to many of Boise's top technology companies. This helps students connect with future job opportunities.
Micron Center for Materials Research
The Micron Center for Materials Research was built with a $25 million gift from Micron Technology. Micron Technology is a big company that makes computer memory. This new building, finished in 2020, has special labs for research. It also has classrooms and offices. Micron has given a total of $40 million to Boise State for materials science and engineering programs. This has helped the university offer bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in this field.
Other campuses
Boise State also offers classes in other places. These include the College of Western Idaho in Nampa, Mountain Home Air Force Base, and other cities like Twin Falls. You can also earn 29 different degrees and certificates completely online. Since 2016, Boise State has worked with Harvard Business School. They offer an online business program to students in Idaho. This is the only partnership of its kind between Harvard and a public U.S. university.
Academics and organization
Boise State has over 190 different areas of study. These are organized into several colleges:
- Arts and Sciences
- Business and Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Graduate Studies
- Health Sciences
- School of Public Service
- Innovation and Design
In fall 2016, Boise State had 23,886 students. About 76% of these students were from Idaho. Most first-year students come straight from high school. In the 2015–2016 school year, Boise State gave out degrees to 3,916 graduates. This included many bachelor's and master's degrees, and 18 doctorates. The university is known for doing a lot of advanced research.
Publishing
Since 1971, the university has published the Western Writers Series. These are books about authors from the American West. The Albertsons Library also has an online collection of documents about Idaho's history.
The Center for Idaho History and Politics offers a special program called "Investigate Boise." Students learn about local history, government, and city life. Their work often leads to new publications.
Athletics
Boise State's athletic teams are called the Broncos. Their official mascot is Buster Bronco. The university has many sports teams for both men and women.
Men's teams include football, basketball, cross country, track and field, golf, and tennis. Women's teams include volleyball, basketball, cross country, swimming and diving, soccer, track and field, gymnastics, golf, softball, and tennis. Most of these teams play in the Mountain West Conference.
Boise State joined the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) in 1970. Their football team moved up to Division I-A (now called FBS) in 1996. They have been very successful in their conferences.
Albertsons Stadium
Albertsons Stadium is where the Boise State football team plays. It has also hosted big track and field championships. Since 1997, it has been home to the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl football game.
Boise State Football has a long history of winning. The field is named Lyle Smith Field, after a famous coach. Before 1986, the field was green like most football fields. But then, the athletic director had an idea for "The Blue." It was the first non-green football field in the country! Boise State has a great home record on The Blue. They have won many conference championships there.
The stadium first opened in September 1970. It could hold 14,500 people back then. Over the years, it has been made bigger. Now, it can hold about 37,000 fans.
ExtraMile Arena
ExtraMile Arena is the home for Boise State's basketball teams. It also hosts wrestling, women's gymnastics, and many concerts and community events. It opened in May 1982 and can seat 12,380 people. This arena has hosted parts of the NCAA men's basketball tournament eight times. It also hosted parts of the NCAA women's tournament in 2002.
The arena was built on the old tennis courts and part of the baseball field. The tennis courts were rebuilt nearby.
Student life
Boise State had 24,103 students in the 2020-21 school year. About 66% of these students were from Idaho. Boise State University has the most graduate students in Idaho. Most first-year students come directly from high school.
Housing
Many Boise State students live off campus. Over 86% of students commute to school.
Social fraternities and sororities
Boise State has a growing Greek community. As of fall 2023, there are 8 sororities and 11 fraternities on campus.
Rankings
| USNWR National University | 332 |
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Notable alumni
See also
In Spanish: Universidad Estatal de Boise para niños
