Freshman Students

(prior to the first day of the semester you want to attend Boise State)

High school graduates under the age of 21 will be considered for admission according to Boise State's Admission Index using their combined high school grade point average (GPA) and ACT composite or SAT (Math and Critical Reading) scores.

For instance, if your GPA is 3.0 and your highest ACT composite score is 22, you are an excellent candidate for admission.

Boise State Admission Index

This table does not include the complete Admission Index. If your GPA or test score is not shown, contact the Boise State Admissions Office for specific information.

Once you are determined admissible according to the index, your high school course work will be examined. If you completed all courses in the Idaho College Admission Core (see below), you will be considered for general admission.

If you meet the requirements of the Boise State Admission Index but have not completed the Idaho College Admission Core Classes, you will be considered for provisional admission.

Idaho College Admission Core Classes

• English - 8 semesters
  Composition, Literature
• Mathematics - 6 semesters
  Applied Math I, Applied Math II, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Analytic Geometry, Calculus, Statistics, Trigonometry. At least 4 semesters must be taken in grades 10 through 12.
• Natural Science - 6 semesters
  Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geology, Physiology, Physical Science, Physics, Zoology. Selected applied science courses may count for up to 2 semesters. At least 2 semesters must be in courses which include a laboratory science experience.
• Social Science - 5 semesters
  American Government, Geography, U.S. History, World History, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology
• Humanities/Foreign Language - 2 semesters
  Literature, History, Philosophy, Foreign Language, and related study of 2 or more of the traditional humanities disciplines.
• Other College Prep - 3 semesters
  Speech, Studio/Performing Arts (Art, Dance, Drama, Music), additional Foreign Language. Up to 2 semesters of approved vocational courses may apply; consult your high school counselor.

A student who is admitted with provisional status is required to complete 14 college credits in specified classes with a grade of C- or higher in each course. This requirement must be completed within three semesters.

(prior to the first day of the semester you want to attend Boise State)

If you graduated from high school prior to 1989 and never attended college, you will be considered for general admission.

If you graduated from high school in 1989 or later and earned at least a 2.0 cumulative high school grade point average (GPA), you will be considered for general admission. In addition, you must have completed all courses in the Idaho College Admission Core. If you did not complete all core classes, you will be considered for provisional admission.

Idaho College Admission Core Classes

• English - 8 semesters
  Composition, Literature
• Mathematics - 6 semesters
  Applied Math I, Applied Math II, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Analytic Geometry, Calculus, Statistics, Trigonometry. At least 4 semesters must be taken in grades 10 through 12.
• Natural Science - 6 semesters
  Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geology, Physiology, Physical Science, Physics, Zoology. Selected applied science courses may count for up to 2 semesters. At least 2 semesters must be in courses which include a laboratory science experience.
• Social Science - 5 semesters
  American Government, Geography, U.S. History, World History, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology
• Humanities/Foreign Language - 2 semesters
  Literature, History, Philosophy, Foreign Language, and related study of 2 or more of the traditional humanities disciplines.
• Other College Prep - 3 semesters
  Speech, Studio/Performing Arts (Art, Dance, Drama, Music), additional Foreign Language. Up to 2 semesters of approved vocational courses may apply; consult your high school counselor.

If you graduated from an unaccredited high school or home school program and did not complete a GED, you will be considered for provisional admission with an ACT composite score of at least 17 or SAT combined Math and Critical Reading score of at least 830 and the following minimum scores on the full COMPASS exam - 46 on Algebra, 68 on Writing and 85 on Reading. If you are over 21 years of age, you do not need to submit ACT/SAT scores.

If you earned the GED prior to 1989 with a Standard Score Average of at least 50 on the GED, you will be considered for general admission.

If you earned the GED between 1989 and 2001 with a Standard Score Average of at least 50 and you are 21 years of age or older, you will be considered for provisional admission.

If you earned the GED in 2002 or later with a Standard Score Average of at least 500 and you are 21 years of age or older, you will be considered for provisional admission.

If you will not be 21 years of age prior to the first day of classes at Boise State and earned the GED between 1989 and 2001 with a Standard Score Average of at least 50 on the GED and a composite score of at least 17 on the ACT (or SAT combined Math and Critical Reading score of 830), you will be considered for provisional admission.

If you will not be 21 years of age prior to the first day of classes at Boise State and earned the GED in 2002 or later with a Standard Score Average of at least 500 on the GED and a composite score of at least 17 on the ACT (or SAT combined Math and Critical Reading score of 830), you will be considered for provisional admission.

A student who is admitted with provisional status is required to complete 14 college credits in specified classes with a grade of C- or higher in each course. This requirement must be completed within three semesters.