Institutional Characteristics
The Big Sky Conference (BSC) is a collegiate athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division I, with football competing in the Football Championship Subdivision. Member institutions are located in the western United States in the nine states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Two affiliate members, from California, are football-only participants. Initially conceived for basketball, the BSC was founded in 1963 with six members in four states; four of the charter members remain, and a fifth will return to the conference in 2014..
The following table compares the basic academic information between colleges in Big Sky Conference (BSC). By school type, all 11 Big Sky Conference (BSC) are public. By school level, all 11 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| California State University-Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Northern Colorado | Greeley, CO | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Idaho State University | Pocatello, ID | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Idaho | Moscow, ID | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The University of Montana | Missoula, MT | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Portland State University | Portland, OR | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Southern Utah University | Cedar City, UT | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Weber State University | Ogden, UT | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Eastern Washington University | Cheney, WA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of colleges in Big Sky Conference (BSC) is - for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona University | $12,619 / $20,044 | 89.61% | 61% | 19:1 | 28,467 |
| California State University-Sacramento | $8,018 / $20,618 | 93.99% | 56% | 24:1 | 31,943 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $11,901 / $26,979 | 85.85% | 51% | 14:1 | 8,869 |
| Idaho State University | $8,610 / $27,720 | - | 39% | 14:1 | 13,061 |
| University of Idaho | $9,084 / $28,320 | 75.53% | 57% | 18:1 | 12,286 |
| Montana State University | $8,460 / $33,287 | 82.14% | 57% | 18:1 | 17,135 |
| The University of Montana | $8,552 / $33,671 | 95.86% | 48% | 17:1 | 10,811 |
| Portland State University | $11,118 / $29,136 | 90.87% | 53% | 17:1 | 19,951 |
| Southern Utah University | $6,962 / $21,192 | 81.79% | 61% | 22:1 | 15,444 |
| Weber State University | $6,557 / $17,545 | - | 46% | 20:1 | 32,701 |
| Eastern Washington University | $8,586 / $26,583 | 90.75% | 43% | 18:1 | 10,492 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |
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