Boise State University is a public research institution in Boise, Idaho. Founded in 1932 by the Episcopal Church, it became an independent junior college in 1934, and has been awarding baccalaureate and master degrees since 1965.With nearly 23,000 students, Boise State has the largest enrollment of higher education institutions in the state of Idaho.
Former names | Boise State College (1969–1974) Boise College (1965–1969) Boise Junior College (1932–1965) |
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| Motto | Splendor sine Occasu |
| Established | 1932 – junior college 1965 – four-year college 1969 – state college 1974 – state university |
| Type | Public University |
| Endowment | $95,665,945 |
| President | Robert W. Kustra |
| Provost | Martin E. Schimpf |
Academic staff | 650 (Autumn 2014) |
| Students | 22,259 (Autumn 2014) |
| Undergraduates | 19,351 (Autumn 2014) |
| Postgraduates | 2,908 (Autumn 2014) |
| Location | Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
| Campus | Urban 175 acres (0.71 km2) |
| Colors | Orange and Dark Blue |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I
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| Sports | 17 varsity teams |
| Nickname | Broncos |
| Mascot | Buster Bronco |
| Website | boisestate.edu |
