Idaho 4-year College Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting minimum GPA and ACT/SAT requirements, graduates from an accelerated high school must complete a specific set of college preparatory courses with a minimum 2.0 grade average to be admitted to Boise State University, Idaho State University, Lewis-Clark State College or the University of Idaho.
English: 8 Credits
Minimum Requirements: English 1, English II, (English III or Applied Eng III), (Exp of Liberty or Applied English IV)
Recommended: Honors English, College Prep Writing
Social Science: 5 Credits
Minimum Requirement: World History, US History, (American Government or Exp. of Government), & Economics.
Recommended: AP US History, & AP Government
Mathematics: 6 Credits
Minimum Requirement: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
Recommended: Honors Algebra I, Honors Geometry, Math Analysis, Honors Pre-Calculus, & AP Calculus. An additional 2 credits are highly recommended.
Natural Science: 6 Credits
Minimum Requirement: Physical Science, Biology, and Chem. in Community or Physical Geology
Recommended: Chemistry or Honors Chemistry, Honors Physics
At least 2 credits must include a laboratory experience
Humanities / Foreign Language: 2 Credits
Minimum Requirement: Music, Fine Arts, or History.
Recommended: 2 years Foreign Language (French, Spanish, or German)
Other College Preparation: 3 Credits
Minimum Requirement: Speech, Art, Drama, Music, (up to 2 credits of approved vocational courses).
Recommended: additional 3rd year of Foreign Language
Students who will not have completed the Idaho College Admission Care upon graduation may be considered for provisional admission.
The University of Idaho has an additional requirement:
Prospective Students must meet the following combination of cumulative GPA and test scores
High School GPA ACT Composite SAT Verbal + Math
3.00 - 4.00 and Any Score or Any Score
2.60 - 2.99 and 15 - 36 or 790 - 1600
2.50 - 2.59 and 17 - 36 or 870 - 1600
2.40 - 2.49 and 19 - 36 or 930 - 1600
2.30 - 2.39 and 21 - 36 or 1000 - 1600
2.20 - 2.29 and 23 - 36 or 1070 - 1600
English: 8 Credits
Minimum Requirements: English 1, English II, (English III or Applied Eng III), (Exp of Liberty or Applied English IV)
Recommended: Honors English, College Prep Writing
Social Science: 5 Credits
Minimum Requirement: World History, US History, (American Government or Exp. of Government), & Economics.
Recommended: AP US History, & AP Government
Mathematics: 6 Credits
Minimum Requirement: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
Recommended: Honors Algebra I, Honors Geometry, Math Analysis, Honors Pre-Calculus, & AP Calculus. An additional 2 credits are highly recommended.
Natural Science: 6 Credits
Minimum Requirement: Physical Science, Biology, and Chem. in Community or Physical Geology
Recommended: Chemistry or Honors Chemistry, Honors Physics
At least 2 credits must include a laboratory experience
Humanities / Foreign Language: 2 Credits
Minimum Requirement: Music, Fine Arts, or History.
Recommended: 2 years Foreign Language (French, Spanish, or German)
Other College Preparation: 3 Credits
Minimum Requirement: Speech, Art, Drama, Music, (up to 2 credits of approved vocational courses).
Recommended: additional 3rd year of Foreign Language
Students who will not have completed the Idaho College Admission Care upon graduation may be considered for provisional admission.
The University of Idaho has an additional requirement:
Prospective Students must meet the following combination of cumulative GPA and test scores
High School GPA ACT Composite SAT Verbal + Math
3.00 - 4.00 and Any Score or Any Score
2.60 - 2.99 and 15 - 36 or 790 - 1600
2.50 - 2.59 and 17 - 36 or 870 - 1600
2.40 - 2.49 and 19 - 36 or 930 - 1600
2.30 - 2.39 and 21 - 36 or 1000 - 1600
2.20 - 2.29 and 23 - 36 or 1070 - 1600
Private or Out-of-State College Admission Requirements
Students who plan to attend an Out-of-state or private four year college have to meet additional requirements beyond the high school graduation requirements.
General Recommendations for Out of State College Entrance Requirements:
General Recommendations for Out of State College Entrance Requirements:
- (4) years of English - (Yearbook, Drama, Basic English, and Applied English are generally not accepted)
- (3) years of College Prep Math - (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II / Trig)
- (3) years of Science - (Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry or Physics)
- (3) years of History / Social Science
- (2) years of same World Language - (a proficiency exam will be given at some universities)
- (1) semester in fine, visual, or performing arts
- ACT or SAT test scores -