Boise State University is nationally recognized for its trailblazing innovation. Often described as “Blue Turf Thinking” after our iconic football field, this mindset shapes the scrappy, creative, and boundary-breaking style of our academic enterprise. The university fosters a culture of innovation by inviting and rewarding the engagement of the whole community in our evolution and by building structures that incentivize creativity and bold new ideas.

A transformative public university that serves Idaho, Boise State prepares people and communities for a changing world. Integrating teaching, research, creativity, and service, the university provides an innovative and inclusive learning environment to advance social, economic and cultural vitality.
The university has experienced sustained growth for decades and has a keen focus on student success. A top choice for students from Idaho and across the West, Boise State has more than doubled its graduate programming in the past 15 years and has set records for the number of graduates for 10 straight years.

Described by the Chronicle of Higher Education as a university that is “demonstrably on the move,” Boise State was one of five universities in the nation recognized in 2017 by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities for innovative approaches to improving retention and graduation rates.

Boise State boasts a huge impact on the state. Home to Idaho’s largest graduate school, we also enroll more than one-third of all students in Idaho’s public higher education system, and confer nearly half of all bachelor’s degrees awarded by the state’s public universities.

Boise State has risen on a stunning trajectory from a community college to a doctoral research university. It now embodies the best of both of these worlds—a strong focus on students and their wellbeing, alongside the transformative potential of research and its impacts on both student outcomes and on the world around us through discovery. Founded in 1932 by the Episcopal Church as Boise Junior College, it transitioned to an independent junior college in 1934. Later, it evolved to Boise College, then, Boise State College and, since 1974, as Boise State University. It began awarding baccalaureate degrees in 1965 and master’s degrees in 1972. Doctoral degrees have been awarded by the university since 1997. Only seven presidents have led Boise State University during its 88-year history; Dr. Marlene Tromp is the current president.
Boise State has earned a Carnegie Classification of a High Research Activity Doctoral Universities and many of Boise State’s academic programs have achieved accreditation or approval by specialized professional organizations and agencies.

Learn more at www.boisestate.edu.

Founded in 1891, The College of Idaho is the state's first private liberal arts college. We're a close-knit community of 1,000 scholars, athletes, artists and critical thinkers who aim to push ourselves — and each other — to new heights. The College offers 26 majors, 58 minors, three graduate programs and a variety of collaborative programs through 16 departments. Popular majors include Biology, Business, History, Psychology, and Political Economy.

Seventy percent of its students are from Idaho, and international students comprise nearly 10% of the student body. There are more than twenty states and forty countries represented. The C of I maintains a 63% graduation rate, and there is a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio; 85% of full-time faculty have their terminal degree. The college has a medical school acceptance rate of more than 85%. Minority students make up more than 20% of the student body, and more than one-third of the enrollment identifies as first-generation college students. 86% of freshman students move on to their sophomore year. The college accepts 68% of applications. More than 60% of students live on the close-knit, residential campus. Approximately 40% of students are varsity athletes, and the male/female ratio is 48:52.

At NNU (Northwest Nazarene University), you will discover a university with a century-long history of providing a transformational education that is committed to helping students elevate their God-given purpose as they live into our Here for Good promise. We believe an education is more than an intellectual pursuit; it is more than merely acquiring a degree to get a better job. At NNU, we believe that a meaningful life is rooted in timeless values and empowered by a close-knit community that embodies these principles for each and every one of our students, staff, and faculty. Together, we realize our potential by committing to a life of service that transforms ourselves, our society, and the world.

Founded in 1913, NNU is a comprehensive Christian university with 86 undergraduate areas of study, 18 master’s degrees in six different disciplines, five Education Specialists degrees and two doctoral degrees. NNU has more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 6,000 continuing education students and more than 10,000 high school students who participate in the University’s concurrent credit program. Our students are highly motivated and engaged. They tend to be well-rounded, often participating in athletics, music, student life and spiritual development—all while taking their academics seriously. NNU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), a regional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

NNU is situated in a best-of-all-worlds location. Just 20 minutes from the cultural resources and amenities of downtown Boise and within arm’s reach of Idaho’s outdoor pursuits, NNU’s location, educational offerings and incredible internship opportunities shape the student experience.

Find out how you can make NNU a part of your story at nnu.edu.

Expanding Businesses, Organizations and Communities through Our University's Resources

About the University of Idaho

The University of Idaho, home of the Vandals, is Idaho’s land-grant, national research university. In addition to its residential campus in Moscow, U of I serves the state of Idaho through educational centers in Boise, Coeur d’Alene and Idaho Falls, a research and Extension center in Twin Falls, plus Extension offices in 42 counties.

Home to more than 11,000 students statewide, U of I is a leader in student-centered learning and excels at interdisciplinary research, service to businesses and communities, and in advancing diversity, citizenship and global outreach. U of I competes in the Big Sky Conference and Sun Belt Conference. Learn more: www.uidaho.edu/boise

• Idaho Water Center, Boise – Degree programs, Certificates, Professional Education, Research, Outreach, Engagement
• College of Law, Boise – Degrees, Idaho Law and Justice Learning Center, Clinics
• McClure Center for Public Policy Research, Boise
• Integrated Design Lab, Boise – Education and technical assistance for energy efficient design of buildings.
• Idaho Food Technology Center, Caldwell – Business, processing and educational assistance
• University of Idaho Extension https://www.uidaho.edu/extension
  

The University of Idaho is interested in partnering with businesses, industries, nonprofits, and communities to help them grow, thrive and expand.

The Office of Economic Development can help site location consultants, businesses looking at expanding in Idaho or existing Idaho businesses with:

• Workforce information – data/statistics on our students, skills and courses
• Site Visits or “ready team” participation
• Partnerships for business attraction and expansion
• Economic impact reports
• Much more….

See how your business, industry or organization can benefit from the University of Idaho's expertise. Contact ORED: 208-885-6689 or email: vpresearch@uidaho.edu.