b'Information for individual universities and colleges in this section should be updated every two years with the information provided by Cappex.https://www.cappex.com/colleges-by-state/colleges-in-idahoHIGHER EDUCATION Boise State UniversityIdahos universities benet both the lives of studentsBoiseand the state economy. According to a report byAverage ACT Composite Score 23Economic Modeling Specialists International,Average SAT Composite Score 1140Idaho public universities promote economic growthAcceptance Rate 81%in Idaho through their direct expenditures andType of Institution Publicresulting expenditures of students, visitors, and state businesses. The universities serve as employersLevel of Institution 4 Yearand buyers of goods and services for their generalCampus Setting Cityand research operations. Numerous start-up andAverage Net Price $13,237spin-o\x1c companies have formed through programsNumber of Students 25,504and knowledge at Idaho public universities. The universities reputation and activities attractBoise State University is a high-research public students and visitors from outside Idaho, whoseuniversity founded in 1932 by the Episcopal Church expenditures bene\x1dt state vendors. In addition,and located in Idahos state capital. Boise State oers Idaho public universities are primary sources of200 areas of study through seven academic colleges, education to Idaho residents and suppliers ofwhich include an honors college as well as a graduate trained workers to the state industry, increasingcollege, the last of which is the largest in the state. overall productivity in the state workforce. 20 For undergraduate students, Boise State oers a The report demonstrates that public universities inFinish in Four program to encourage bachelors Idaho create economic value from multiple avenues.completion. The university also oers a Degree in 3 First, the universities benet local businesses byprogram, which allows students to graduate with a increasing consumer spending in the state andbaccalaureate in participating degrees sooner. The producing a steady supply of qualied, traineduniversity campus is home to a number of research workers for the workforce. Furthermore, in the 2013- institutions and centers with more currently under 2014 scal year, universities employed 8,870 full-timeconstruction, such as the $50 million Micron Center and part-time faculty and sta and added $636.4for Materials Research. Boise State elds 18 mens and womens teams and its football Broncos are known for million in GSP to the state because of their day-to-daytheir trademark blue gridiron.21operations. Similarly, university research activities add to the GSP by employing researchers and purchasing equipment and other supplies and services. They continue to benet state and local taxpayers through increased tax receipts across the state and a reduced demand for government-supported social services. Idaho universities also enrich the lives of students by raising their lifetime incomes and helping them achieve their individual potential. Lastly, universities benet society at large in Idaho by creating a more prosperous economy and generating a variety of savings through the improved lifestyles of students.20Economic Outlook 45'