Boise State University

11/04/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/04/2024 17:02

Bronco Day 2024 achieves fall student attendance record, 18 states represented

Bronco Day, Oct. 19, 2024, photo by Sean Evans

Students from across the country attended Bronco Day 2024, the university's signature event for prospective and incoming students and their families, on Oct. 19. A record number of 2,117 students and guests experienced Bronco Day this fall, getting a sneak peek into the vibrant life and opportunities awaiting them.

This year's event saw a 42% increase in student attendance compared to last year. Although 71% of attendees were from Idaho, 18 states were represented.

Since its inception in 2015, over 4,100 students who attended Bronco Day have enrolled at Boise State, representing a 55% enrollment rate.

Watch the Bronco Day 2024 recap video below.

Bronco Day 2024

On Oct. 19, 2024, prospective students and their families visited Boise State University for Bronco Day. They toured campus, met with current students and faculty, explored academic programs, touched the blue turf, and learned more about what it means to be a Bronco.

Video transcript

0:00 - Upbeat music plays.

0:09 - "…now Boise State, on the other hand, had everything I needed. I remember touring campus and walking past Albertsons Library and saying to my mom 'I can see myself here.'"

0:16 1:10 - Upbeat music continues.