AP Computer Science A credit at Idaho colleges
Every Idaho college with a published AP Computer Science A credit policy — minimum score, credit hours, and the course it replaces.
5 of 9 Idaho colleges (56%) award credit for AP Computer Science A at a score of 3. 4 require a 4 and 0 require a 5. The lowest bar in the state is a 3 at Boise State University (4 credit hours). 9 of these colleges link to their own policy page below. Captured July 30, 2026.
| College | Min score | Credits | Counts as | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University Boise | 3 | 4 | CS 121 | Policy |
| University of Idaho Moscow | 3 | 4 | CS 1112 | Policy |
| Idaho State University Pocatello | 3 | 3 | CS 1XXX | Policy |
| College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls | 3 | 3 | COMS 229 | Policy |
| Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston | 3 | 4 | CS 111 | Policy |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg | 4 | 2 | CSE 110 | Policy |
| College of Western Idaho Nampa | 4 | 4 | CPSC 121 (if MATH 170 is met) | Policy |
| Northwest Nazarene University Nampa | 4 | 4 | COMP2220 Computer Programming I & Lab | Policy |
| The College of Idaho Caldwell | 4 | 3 | CSC-1XX | Policy |
AP Computer Science A 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 Computer Science A?+
9 colleges in Idaho publish a credit-bearing policy for AP Computer Science A. 5 of them (56%) award credit at a score of 3, 4 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 Computer Science A score that earns credit in Idaho?+
3. Boise State University in Boise awards credit at a score of 3, worth 4 credit hours, counting as CS 121. 5 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?+
9 of the 9 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.