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$8,610
per year
In-State Tuition
N/A
Acceptance Rate
39%
Graduation Rate
72%
Retention Rate
Idaho State University is an educational institution in Pocatello, ID. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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31 of 31 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions Idaho State University places on CLEP credit
Idaho State says its published chart 'should not be considered a guarantee of transfer credit awarded' and that all test scores are subject to department approval and may change without notice. A formal evaluation happens only after you apply and your transcripts arrive.
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Engineering
Real Estate & Construction
Education
Law & Criminal Justice
Trades & Skilled Labor
Sports & Fitness
Digital Media & Content
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(5)
Football
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Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
Idaho residents are automatically considered for tiered freshman scholarships from a 3.0 unweighted GPA, with amounts published only on an image chart; non-residents are considered for a partial tuition waiver.
For students entering 2026-2027
Presidential Scholarship (top tier, Idaho residents)
AutomaticISU publishes its 2026-27 amounts only as an image on its scholarships page.
Renewable: 3.0 cumulative ISU GPA; 12 credits each semester; maximum 4 years or 8 semesters
Be fully admitted by July 1 (fall entry) or November 1 (spring entry); test scores due by the same date if used. No separate application.
Qualify with a 4.0 unweighted GPA, or a 3.0 GPA with a qualifying ACT or SAT score. Must also be a graduate of an Idaho high school or equivalent.
Bengal Non-Resident Tuition Waiver
CompetitiveWaives part of non-resident tuition; recipients pay 1.5 times Idaho resident tuition. ISU estimates savings of over ~$8,100 per semester.
Renewable: Renewable for up to eight semesters based on minimum renewal criteria
Be fully admitted by July 1 (fall entry) or November 1 (spring entry). The admission application serves as the application.
Limited number, first-come first-served, with preference for academically superior students in under-subscribed majors. Students in over-subscribed programs are not eligible.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$10,593
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$45,608
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,039
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Sep 2026
Conditions Idaho State University places on CLEP credit
Idaho State says its published chart 'should not be considered a guarantee of transfer credit awarded' and that all test scores are subject to department approval and may change without notice. A formal evaluation happens only after you apply and your transcripts arrive.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Pocatello, Idaho
Bannock County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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