FRESHMAN

Each year, nearly 2,000 new students choose to Be a Bengal and enroll at Idaho State University. Some select ISU because of a specific academic program (we offer nearly 275). Some choose ISU because of our fantastic location. No matter the reasons, all ISU students receive an excellent education at an affordable price!

You are a Freshman if:

  • you have not enrolled in another college or university after graduating from high school, or
  • you have less than 14 transferable credits

Admission Requirements

High School Graduates

High school graduates seeking assured admissions will meet the following requirements.

  1. Completed Undergraduate Application.
  2. Received 2.5 or better cumulative GPA.
  3. Received test scores meeting the following:
    • Math score of at least 18 on ACT or 490 on SAT,
    • English score of at least 18 on ACT or 460 on SAT Critical Reading.
  4. Idaho high school graduates must meet all Idaho Core Requirements.
  5. Paid $40 application fee.

Please note: An Idaho student will be evaluated for completion of the Idaho Core Requirements once an official copy of the final high school transcript is received. Also, a student may be granted automatic conditional admission if they are short in only one or two Idaho core classes but still meet the above criteria.

Conditional Admission: High school graduates can be offered conditional admission if they meet the following requirements: a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher; Math score of 12 or higher on ACT, or 270 or higher on SAT; and English score of 12 or higher on ACT, or 360 or higher on SAT Critical Reading.

Admission Requirements for College of Technology (professional technical programs)

  1. Complete the College of Technology Application
  2. Submit an official high school transcript or GED
  3. Submit COMPASS/ACT/SAT test scores
  4. Paid $40 application fee

Program admission is based on program requirements and space availability. See an advisor at the College of Technology Student Services Office for more information. Call 282-2622 to make an appointment.

 

Admission Requirements for Home School & GED Applicants

Home school and GED applicants seeking assured admissions will meet the following requirements.

  1. Completed Undergraduate Application.
  2. Passing score on the GED.
  3. Received test scores meeting the following:
    • Composite score of at least 21 on ACT or 1050 combined SAT Math and Critical Reading score,
    • Math score of at least 18 on ACT or 490 on SAT,
    • English score of at least 18 on ACT or 460 on SAT Critical Reading exam.
  4. Paid $40 application fee.

Conditional Admission: Home school & GED applicants can be offered admission if they meet the following requirements: a composite score of at least 20 on ACT or a 1000 combined SAT Math and Critical Reading score, Math score of at least 12 on ACT or 270 on SAT, English score of at least 12 on ACT or 360 on the SAT Critical Reading exam, and a passing score on the GED.