BSU

BSU is an acronym with several different meanings. In higher education, it commonly refers to two United States universities: Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, and Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. It is also used for various student organizations and, less commonly, for other institutions or entities.

Ball State University is a public research university located in Muncie, Indiana. It was founded in 1918 as the Indiana State Normal School and was renamed Ball State University in 1965. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs and serves a large student population across multiple colleges, including programs in education, business, the arts, and sciences.

Boise State University is a public research university located in Boise, Idaho. It began as Boise Junior College in 1932 and achieved university status in the 1960s. Boise State is the largest public university in Idaho by enrollment and offers programs across business, engineering, arts and sciences, and health sciences.

Beyond these, BSU is often used to abbreviate Black Students Union, a common name for student organizations on college campuses that advocate for Black students and communities. The acronym can also appear in other organizational or regional contexts, depending on the domain.