University sets enrollment record with fall 2025 students

Boise State University enrollment is up 4.7% overall, or 1,269 students over last fall, primarily in degree-seeking undergraduates - for a total of 28,519 students for Fall 2025. Degree-seeking undergraduate enrollment saw an increase of 1,068 students or 5.2% over last year. First-time undergraduate student enrollment increased by 14.7% with 3,934 students enrolled, making this the largest incoming class in Boise State's history. Of the first-time undergraduates, 2,295 are from Idaho - making this also Boise State's largest incoming class of Idaho students.

"Boise State's continued growth shows that our approach, meeting students where they are and creating pathways to success, is resonating," said Interim President Jeremiah Shinn. "We have been intentional in recruiting Idaho students - positioning us to help meet Idaho's workforce development needs - and we are committed to making sure our graduates are the first and best choice for Idaho's jobs."

Notably, Boise State's enrollment is climbing at the same time the university is graduating record numbers of students. In 2024-25, 5,402 individuals completed a degree or certificate from Boise State with 4,033 of them completing a bachelor's degree, which is up nearly 2% over the prior year.

Other substantial enrollment highlights include:

• At 5,861, the fall 2025 combined class of incoming new and transfer students is the largest ever, representing a 13% increase over last year.
• Transfer student enrollment is up 11%, or 193 more students than last year.
• The number of newly entering first-time students increased by 504 students, a more than 14% increase over last year.
• The number of entering first-time students from Idaho increased by 110 students or 5% over last year. This has increased substantially in the past five years, up 51% from 2021.
• A total of 4,690 students are enrolled in online programs, which is an increase of 417 students or nearly 10% over last year. Online program enrollment has increased more than 23% since 2021.
• Doctoral program enrollment increased by 11 students to 493, which is over a 2% increase from last year and a nearly 10% increase from 2021.
• Boise State's total enrollment has grown 10% since 2021.

To learn more, visit the Data and Reporting website.

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