Boise State University Reviews

"This is a great school. Classrooms are small, professors are helpful, and Boise State offers a nice, positive environment, that encourages learning and getting involved in the community!"

"The professionals MBA program has opened my mind to a way of thinking that I have never experienced before. Coming from an engineering background, my classes have helped me to find new and better ways of solving problems. I have learned to embrace diversity. I have grown in my design thinking skills and attitude."

"Boise State University is in a great location for students that want to experience the outdoor while studying. The school is by downtown, the Boise river, and only a short drive from lakes and mountains. Professor also want to watch their student succeed, so they offer many tutoring sessions outside the classroom. The school offers many services to students such as legal, career, and many others."

"The college was good. The counselors are amazing to work with. I would not nessesarily get a criminal justice degree it is not very essential for the field. There is not much to offer with this degree. I do think the teachers could have been more knowledgeable however I am returning to earn my graduate."

"My review is a little different. I graduated from Boise State University thinking I would be done. The Spanish program was great there. The instructors were mostly bilingual and from Latin countries. My advisor was extremely helpful. The classes had a great mixture of native and non-native speakers which made learning through conversations much easier. I decided recently to go back to school to pursue a medical degree. I needed some prerequisites in the sciences so I went to an academic advisor in the health sciences at BSU to get some information. She was very helpful and informed me that it would be much cheaper to attend College of Western Idaho, and they offer the exact same classes. I am currently enrolled there now. Thanks to the instructors and advisors at BSU, I speak fluent Spanish, I had a great experience at school, and now I am continuing my education and saving money because an advisor gave me unbiased information."

"The BSU advisers were knowledgeable and friendly, they felt responsible for the success of their students and they worked directly with each student. The school took time to work with any issues I was facing and encouraged students to be involved with the school. BSU offered hybrid courses and had courses available for established students. I enjoyed how the instructors were passionate about their lectures and the educational material was interesting.My degree program at BSU was in the Health Sciences program, I originally wanted to pursue my Public Health Degree however none of the Universities in Boise Idaho offered that program of study. So I ended up taking the Health Sciences program. Completing this degree has allowed me to pursue my Masters degree in Public Administration at UCF in Orlando. I have many opportunities available to me and I am very grateful to the advisers and instructors at Boise State."

"I graduated with my MSW via a satellite campus, so I didn't have to deal with any of the on campus issues referenced in other reviews. I had the opportunity to attend in person classes with some incredible instructors. The materials were relevant and I learned a great deal. However, the program is now changing for all distance learning students to an online degree. There will be no more in person classes and I think that is going to take away much of the learning experience. My score for my education would be 5's all the way across, but I am taking the scoring down to reflect the current status of the program. I would not recommend anyone looking to get their Master's in Social Work to complete an online college. There is too much information to learn."

"Exceptional support from the school professors. Great atmosphere, inexpensive off-campus housing. Centrally located."

"I love being a graduate student at Boise State. The faculty is great, and teaches from their own experiences working in social work. The cohort-style of the program lends itself t to building a tight-knit social network. The schedule is tough; it wouldn't be feasible to hold a full-time job while in this program. However, I feel like I am getting a good education at a GREAT value. And, Boise is a great city to live in with lots to do."

"Love Boise State. The Professors are great, the students are great. The overall atmosphere really encourages learning and critical thinking and discussion."

"Underrated academic programs. Great atmosphere and location. Affordable compared to similar schools."

"It's a great place, the Marketing program was great. There are a lot of resources, but they aren't well advertised. I wish I had known about them before I graduated."

"Because BSU is a football-centric university, students occasionally suffer the consequences. Our SUB lawn was converted into a practice field for the football team, for example, nevermind the fact that they have two other practice fields and the stadium. On gamedays, parking for students was sacrificed to those football fans who paid to park there. Classes/professors sometimes seemed to favor football players and give them additional extensions or privileges. HOWEVER, Boise State is a great university that truly fosters students' growth. I felt enriched every time I was on campus. It's beautiful, and you really are exposed to all different types of cultures and learning styles. I highly recommend BSU if you don't mind taking the backseat (to football) as a priority once in a while. Boise is a fantastic city in which to be a college student. The experiences can't be beat."

"Because BSU is a football-centric university, students occasionally suffer the consequences. Our SUB lawn was converted into a practice field for the football team, for example, nevermind the fact that they have two other practice fields and the stadium. On gamedays, parking for students was sacrificed to those football fans who paid to park there. Classes/professors sometimes seemed to favor football players and give them additional extensions or privileges. HOWEVER, Boise State is a great university that truly fosters students' growth. I felt enriched every time I was on campus. It's beautiful, and you really are exposed to all different types of cultures and learning styles. I highly recommend BSU if you don't mind taking the backseat (to football) as a priority once in a while. Boise is a fantastic city in which to be a college student. The experiences can't be beat."

"I really enjoyed boise state. It's a beautiful campus in a beautiful area. I never had any issues at this school."

"It was an overall positive experience. It is a new program and the program director is awesome and dedicated."

"The curriculum is great, but the lack of scholarships and high cost are frustrating."

"Pros: Awesome professors across the board Boise is a great city to live in Cons: small number of classes offered"

"I would highly recommend the Executive MBA program to a high performer who has 15 years+ work experience who would like to reach new levels. Great non-silo approach."

"Strong points - other people in our program, personal growth that occurred during program; Weak points - accessibility and communication, or lack there of, from faculty"