Best colleges in Boise

Smell that Fresh Mountain Education

More than potatoes and mountains

Although widely known as the country’s leading potato producer, Boise will delight your appetite for adventure with its 3,100 miles of rivers, 40+ wineries, amazing skiing destinations, and numerous nature excursions.* The City of Trees is home to 12 universities and a wide variety of majors, including athletic training and zoology.* Boise has the education abundance you’re looking for. Named in the top 10 of Best States for Expected Job Growth, 7th Best City in America, and the #1 Best City to Move to in 2014, you don’t want to miss out on a collegiate experience in Boise.*

Boise is the world’s leading producer of potatoes, lentils, and most importantly, the beloved hops that create the Anheuser-Busch beer. It truly is a place that fosters the entrepreneurial spirit.* But it's not all about the world of agriculture. Boise is home to an endless list of adrenaline expeditions like climbing Table Rock, taking a dip at a Boise area hot spring, snow tubing at Bogus Basin, rafting the Payette River, enjoying a zip line tour at the Horseshoe Bend, or even biking the Ridge to Rivers Trail System.* Boise will keep you entertained with its art and nightlife offerings including the Idaho Ballet Company and Morrison Center for performing arts, the First Thursday Art Walk, as well as live music at The Sapphire Room.* With a vibrant four-season climate, there are plenty of active things to do 365 days a year, such as receiving your tasty trophy baked potato after running in the Famous Idaho Potato Marathon.* There are a million reasons why Boise is a part of The Gem State, and you’ll enjoy every minute exploring them outside the classroom.