Boise State University is a public research university in Boise, Idaho. Founded in 1932 by the Episcopal Church, it became an independent junior college in 1934, and has been awarding baccalaureate and master's degrees since 1965. With nearly 24,000 students, Boise State has the largest graduate school enrollment in Idaho and offers over 200 graduate programs. The university's athletic teams, the Broncos, participate in NCAA Division I athletics as a member of the Mountain West Conference.