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Idaho Campus Choice streamlines college admissions by letting you know which Idaho schools you’re pre-admitted to before you even apply. This is for all graduating Idaho high school seniors.

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To take advantage of Idaho Campus Choice, students need to complete the Apply Idaho application. Students can fill out the free application for up to 10 Idaho colleges.

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Pre-Admission Requirements Headline

You have the opportunity to be pre-admitted to eight different public institutions across the state of Idaho. Regardless of the status you receive, you can still apply to any Idaho college or university. View participating schools.

Students with an unweighted

GPA of 3.0

or

ISAT Math and ELA/Literacy level ≥3

are pre-admitted to all

8 colleges

Students with an unweighted

GPA between 2.25 and 2.99

are pre-admitted to

6 colleges*

*If student has ISAT Math and ELA/Literacy level ≥3 they will be pre-admitted to all 8 colleges.

Students with an unweighted

GPA under 2.25

are pre-admitted to

4 colleges*

*If student has ISAT Math and ELA/Literacy level ≥3 they will be pre-admitted to all 8 colleges.

Wait, What is This?

With Idaho Campus Choice, you have the opportunity to be pre-admitted to 8 different colleges across the state of Idaho. Your Idaho Campus Choice (Direct Admissions) offer is based on your verified high school GPA, your 11th grade ISAT scores, and meeting Idaho’s graduation requirements.

Each fall, graduating Idaho high school seniors are notified of their pre-admission status and are encouraged to research the programs offered at each college.
Direct admission applies to offers from Idaho’s public colleges and universities made between October 1 and June 30 of your senior year.

Learn more about Board Policy III.Q. - Direct Admissions and the approved benchmarks of the Office of the State Board of Education's website.

Idaho Campus Choice now includes college course placement.

Skip the placement with a strong score.

Idaho Campus Choice has expanded beyond admissions. A strong score on your ISAT, ACT, or SAT can help you skip a placement exam when you start college.

  • Starting with the Class of 2026, Idaho public colleges will use your highest score — from the ACT, SAT, or 11th grade ISAT — to place you into college-level English and Math, or you can opt to take your college’s individual placement exam. Your choice.
  • Idaho public colleges automatically receive your ISAT, SAT, and ACT scores when you apply using Apply Idaho.

Understanding the Process

Education comes in many forms. A four-year college could be the right path for you. Or maybe a two-year trade school followed by an apprenticeship will get you where you want to be. With Idaho Campus Choice, every Idaho high school graduating senior is guaranteed acceptance to specific state-funded colleges in Idaho.

1

Meet the Requirements

Your junior-year unweighted GPA and ISAT scores determine your admission status.

2

Get Your Admission Letter

In the fall of your

senior year, you’ll receive a letter showing which colleges you’ve been pre-admitted to.

TIP: No matter your status, you can still apply to any Idaho college or university.

3

Explore Your Options

Use the College Discovery Center on Next Steps to find schools that match your goals.

College Discovery Center

4

Apply to Schools

With Apply Idaho, you fill out one application to apply to up to 10 in-state colleges.

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5

Stay on Track

To be eligible to benefit from Idaho Campus Choice, you will need to graduate from high school and complete all academic requirements.

6

Confirm Your Enrollment

Once you receive confirmation of the schools you applied to, contact the college of your choice to confirm your plan to enroll.

TIP: Next steps will be provided by the institutions you are accepted to.

Participating Schools

Click on the college logos to learn more about the school. Use the College Directory to discover more about academic programs and cost of attendance.

Discover More About Each School
Map of IdahoNorth Idaho CollegeUniversity of IdahoLewis ClarkCollege of Western IdahoBoise State UniversitySouthern IdahoIdaho State UniversityCollege of Eastern Idaho

FAQ

No. Idaho Campus Choice provides pre-admission offers based on academic qualifications, but students must still complete an application through Apply Idaho.

Yes. Students can still apply to any college they are interested in. However, the institutions listed in their letter are the ones where they are guaranteed admission if they apply.

For students to benefit from their Idaho Campus Choice offer, they must complete an Apply Idaho application, selecting the schools shown on their letter. Each institution will send the next steps for enrollment and preparation to attend.

Students can use Scholarship Idaho to explore the state’s scholarships available to Idaho students. Additionally, visit the Scholarship Directory to view other financial support.

Students are placed into tiers based on academic criteria and the ISAT (Idaho Standards Achievement Test). The tier system helps to match students with colleges where they are academically prepared to succeed while still providing multiple options.

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Unanswered Questions?

If you have any unanswered questions, please connect with the College and Career Access team. We are here to assist with your questions.

info@nextsteps.idaho.gov
208-488-7599