Boise State University Reviews

"The College of Business & Economics (COBE) was all in one building. It was convenient, held multiple computer labs, and we studied with the many of the same students in the various classes. Most of the professors had Tenure and overall I thought it was a great learning experience."

"Boise State is is quickly turning into a destination school. However it is still a commuter campus and difficult to make friends in class. It's main focus is on sports and athletes will always be given top priority. I had some great, reputable instructors. Your college experience is what you make of it and how much you put your self out there and become involved."

"Boise State is an okay university. There were some aspects that were good and some that were not so great. I'd recommend living close to campus as parking is a nightmare and you will be booted for every event. Tuition has gone up each year for the last several years so make sure to keep that in mind as you apply for scholarships or work to pay for your education. The professors vary from poor to outstanding. Don't let the less than great professor's get you down. I learned a lot while at BSU but I feel that the university needs to focus more heavily on improving the quality of education. Group projects for every class (in the business program) is not beneficial. There are some outstanding programs at Boise State. Make sure you do your research to ensure the program you want is one of them."

"Boise State was a fun school with a lot of spirit! There were many opportunities to get involved and truly feel like a Bronco. I am applying there for my master's degree and can't wait for another experience with BSU!"

"The pro's of this program include working closely with professionals in the masters of social work on a weekly basis through internships that the school assisted their students with, having a challenging yet manageable coursework load and having the best librarian. The con's are mirrored in the pro's in that it is nearly impossible to hold a job and perform well making financial assistance crucial."

"I have enjoyed my program. It has been very challenging. The classes size is small and the quality of professors is high. I would like to see a more comprehensive screening process for applicants."

"I absolutely loved this program! I was highly active in campus life and built relationships with the faculty and I believe this is why I had such a great experience. The workload is heavy and you write a lot!!! But I felt it was worth it and prepared me for writing a thesis. The campus itself is huge with plenty to offer but the parking is horrible and can be expensive. Be prepared to walk, even if you have an on campus parking permit. But the campus is beautiful and full of history. I could not be happier with the education I have received and the friends I have made."

"For an extremely low stipend compared to other schools, you can work with all the incompetent and lazy people in the hot, miserable city of Boise, ID. Additionally, on football Fridays, you can expect NOT to find anyone in their office, because it is far more important than their jobs (which they don't do anyways)."

"The graduate program at BSU is a strong program and the particular one I am in is a cohort setup as well. This allows great opportunities to get to know people over the course of 2 years, and feel comfortable with them. As well as great opportunity to learn from your peers in a welcoming environment. The new business building at BSU is also something to be proud of. The building is stunning and equipped with the latest technology, a cafe, and lots of study space. I love it. I honestly so far cannot say anything negative about this program."

"A great business school with ample job opportunities and an extremely affordable cost, in a quickly growing city."

"I am Swathi Panchala,international graduate student in the field of electrical engineering at Boise state University.I have successfully completed my first semester in this University. I like the Environment and kind of education here.Have good professors with research facilities.Professors encourage and help students to improve their knowledge and skills."

"The pros of my graduate program are that the material is amazing, the faculty members teach it excellently, and I feel completely supported. The cons are that it is a night school program, which can be very tiring, long, and inconvenient."

"The best thing about the Physician Assistant studies program is all the interesting information that is presented to students such as pharmacology, pathophysiology, and the ethical situations pertaining to patient-provider relationships."

"One of the pros of my program was the amount of financial aid available to students. One of the cons was the lack of involvement by the faculty."

"I have been exceptionally pleased with this graduate program. It is an academically rigorous program that offers lots of experiential and hands-on opportunities for learning."

"Very tough but rewarding program. This program has already changed the way I view the world."

"The level of faculty support and interest is leaps and bounds better than I experienced during my undergraduate program. The professors I have had to far have been outstanding. There is an emphasis in group related projects however, which can be a danger to your grade if you are placed into an underperforming group."

"Excellent professors and well structured program. I'm in the Department of Counselor Education and have found that staff are organized, knowledgable, and oriented towards ethics and informed practice. I appreciate that within this graduate degree program there are two different tracks that you can choose from, and if you're really crazy you can do both."

"I have been in the Advanced Standing MSW program and have enjoyed it very much. There were several pros that included: professor accessibility outside of the classroom, fun learning environment, lesson plans that pertained to the outside world of social work and the small size of the cohort made it a more personal learning experience. The cons would be that it was very fast paced which made it difficult to work during this year, it had a heavy workload since it was only a one-year masters program and it was only over 2 days of the week which made the total hours in the classroom between 6 to 8 hours at a time."

"I am beginning my studies in January 13. I was really impressed when the IPT department chair called me personally to discuss the program."