AP Chemistry credit at Idaho colleges
Every Idaho college with a published AP Chemistry credit policy — minimum score, credit hours, and the course it replaces.
8 of 11 Idaho colleges (73%) award credit for AP Chemistry at a score of 3. 3 require a 4 and 0 require a 5. The lowest bar in the state is a 3 at Brigham Young University-Idaho (4 credit hours). 10 of these colleges link to their own policy page below. Captured July 30, 2026.
| College | Min score | Credits | Counts as | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg | 3 | 4 | CHEM 101 | Policy |
| Boise State University Boise | 3 | 4 | CHEM 101, 100XF | Policy |
| University of Idaho Moscow | 3 | 6 | CHEM 1111 & 1120 (w/o labs)* | Policy |
| Idaho State University Pocatello | 3 | 5 | CHEM 1111 w/ lab | Policy |
| College of Western Idaho Nampa | 3 | 4 | CHEM 111 and 111L | Policy |
| College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls | 3 | 4 | CHEM 111 | Policy |
| College of Eastern Idaho Idaho Falls | 3 | — | CHEM 1111 w/Lab | Policy |
| Northwest Nazarene University Nampa | 3 | 4 | CHEM2210 General Chemistry I and lab | Policy |
| North Idaho College Coeur d'Alene | 4 | 4 | CHEM 101 or 111 | — |
| Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston | 4 | 4 | CHEM 111 | Policy |
| The College of Idaho Caldwell | 4 | 3 | CHE-1XX | Policy |
AP Chemistry credit in other states
How we ranked this
One row per Idaho college: the lowest score that earns actual credit under the policy that applies to all students, and the largest credit award published at that score. Placement-only policies — permission to skip a course without earning credit hours — are excluded. Credit hours and course equivalents are reproduced exactly as the college published them; “—” means no value was published and we do not estimate one. A page is published for a state only when at least 8 colleges back it.
Frequently asked questions
Which Idaho colleges give credit for AP Chemistry?+
11 colleges in Idaho publish a credit-bearing policy for AP Chemistry. 8 of them (73%) award credit at a score of 3, 3 require a 4, and 0 require a 5. The full list, with credit hours and the course each exam replaces, is in the table on this page.
What is the lowest AP Chemistry score that earns credit in Idaho?+
3. Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg awards credit at a score of 3, worth 4 credit hours, counting as CHEM 101. 8 Idaho colleges in total set their bar at a 3 or lower.
Does in-state residency change AP credit in Idaho?+
No. AP credit policy is set per institution and applies to admitted students regardless of residency — residency affects tuition rate, not credit awards. What does vary is the school within a university: engineering and nursing colleges commonly set higher bars than arts and sciences. The rules shown here are the ones that apply to all students at each college.
How do I verify these Idaho AP credit policies?+
10 of the 11 colleges on this page link to their own published AP credit page in the Source column; our snapshot was taken July 30, 2026. The college's page is authoritative and can change between admission cycles, so confirm there before building a graduation plan around the credit.
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Data sources: Each college's own published AP / advanced-standing credit page (captured July 30, 2026) · IPEDS institution directory (names, control, location). Figures are the most recent values published in each federal dataset; cells with no published value are shown as “—” and never estimated. CertiHomes Education does not sell rankings or accept placement fees.