Boise State University

• A highly specialized team of over 30 students, faculty and staff are part of the Quantum DNA Research Group, known as qDNA. They are taking quantum research to a jaw-dropping new level.
• Boise State is part of a new, premier group of universities that will define the future of the semiconductor industry and the workforce necessary to advance its state and the nation.
• Thanks to break-through research at Boise State, we are learning just how important sagebrush is in estimating how climate change is impacting our ecosystem – both for humans and animals. For the first time ever, Boise State researchers have been able to sequence the sagebrush genome which is 2.3 times larger than the human genome and far more complex.

Boise State University was also ranked the #46 Most Innovative School in the United States by U.S. News & World Report in 2021. 

• Research: Boise State University is committed to fostering an environment where research and creative activity thrive. The Division of Research and Economic Development leads this effort by providing comprehensive support for faculty during all phases of the research endeavor; managing the university’s intellectual property portfolio; facilitating relationships with industry for research and commercialization collaboration; and leading outreach aimed at fostering economic development in Boise and the region.
• Affordability: Getting a U.S. degree doesn’t have to be unaffordable. Boise State combines a relatively low cost of attendance with generous scholarship and funding opportunities to help students make their dream of getting a quality education more affordable.
• Big city fun, small town feel: Boise is one of the most talked-about cities in the country — and it’s the ideal college town. From high culture and arts, to nightlife, to skiing, hiking, rock climbing and river sports, adventure awaits. Boise State University's vibrant partnerships across Idaho’s Capital City offer the kinds of internships and student work experiences that will help students go beyond their major and launch them toward success. Both campus and Boise are easily walkable and bike-friendly.
• Diversity: As the largest public university in Idaho, Boise State has students enrolled from all 50 states and over 70 countries. Boise State is dedicated to being an inclusive, welcoming community that accepts and celebrates the diversity of its student body. From campus events to student groups, there are numerous opportunities to connect with the diversity found on Boise State’s campus.