Idaho Community Colleges
Mathematics Programs
Mathematics coursework at community colleges in this state. College algebra, precalculus, calculus, and statistics for transfer to four-year programs.
3 colleges · 221 sections · 34 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Math is among the most consequential coursework students take at Idaho community colleges — both because it gates progress into many degrees (nursing, engineering, business) and because it's the most-failed subject for community college students nationally. 3 Idaho Community Colleges institutions offer 221 sections this term, from developmental algebra through Calculus III, statistics, and discrete math.
The math associate as a standalone credential is rare — most students taking lots of math at CC are using it as pre-engineering, pre-CS, pre-actuarial, or pre-finance preparation. Compare colleges below by section availability (especially calculus, which not every CC offers locally) and online vs in-person options.
Colleges offering Mathematics
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Mathematics is a transfer program — community colleges offer the coursework; you earn the degree, and its earnings, at a four-year university. See where it transfers →
| College | Sections | Courses | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Western Idaho | 101 | 25 | 32 |
| North Idaho College | 71 | 17 | 20 |
| College of Eastern Idaho | 49 | 14 | 7 |
Mathematics Availability Snapshot
How mathematics sections are being offered across 3 colleges in Idaho this term (221 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person158 (71%)
- online44 (20%)
- zoom15 (7%)
- hybrid4 (2%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)85
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)70
- Evening (5 PM and after)21
- Asynchronous / TBA45
Start dates
Sections begin on 5 distinct dates. 6 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 70 distinct instructors across 3 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
College of Southern Idaho2 programs
College of Western Idaho1 program
Recommended Course Sequence
60 credits- CWI 101Connecting With Ideas(3 cr)44 sections+ plan
- ENGL 101Writing and Rhetoric I (GEM 1)(3 cr)68 sections+ plan
- ENGL 102Writing and Rhetoric II (GEM 1)(3 cr)38 sections+ plan
- MATH 147Precalculus (GEM 3)(5 cr)2 sections+ plan
- MATH 170Calculus I(0 cr)4 sections+ plan
- BIOL 111Biology Iand Biology I Lab(0 cr)5 sections+ plan
- CHEM 101Introduction to Chemistryand Introduction to Chemistry Lab(0 cr)3 sections+ plan
- CHEM 111General Chemistry Iand General Chemistry I Lab(0 cr)3 sections+ plan
- PHYS 111General Physics Iand General Physics I Lab(0 cr)1 section+ plan
- PHYS 211Physics for Scientists and Engineers Iand Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab(0 cr)2 sections+ plan
- SCIE 102Ethics in Science (GEM 6)(3 cr)3 sections+ plan
- BIOL 112Biology IIand Biology II Lab(0 cr)2 sections+ plan
- CHEM 102Essentials of Organic and Biochemistryand Essentials of Organic and Biochemistry Lab(0 cr)1 section+ plan
- CHEM 112General Chemistry IIand General Chemistry II Lab(0 cr)1 section+ plan
- PHYS 112General Physics IIand General Physics II Lab(0 cr)not offered+ plan
- PHYS 212Physics for Scientists and Engineers IIand Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab(0 cr)not offered+ plan
- MATH 175Calculus II(0 cr)2 sections+ plan
- SCIE 290STEM Capstone(1 cr)1 section+ plan
Source: College catalog
Common Mathematics courses
- MATH 143Precalculus I(29 sections)
- MATH 123Math in Modern Society(27 sections)
- MATH 153Statistical Reasoning(22 sections)
- MATH 143PPrecalculus I Plus(13 sections)
- MATH 025Elementary Algebra(11 sections)
- MATH 153PStatistical Reasoning Plus(10 sections)
- MATH 123PMath in Modern Society Plus(9 sections)
- MATH 170Calculus I(9 sections)
- MATH 142Precalculus I: Algebra Plus(9 sections)
- MATH 108Intermediate Algebra(8 sections)
- MATH 097Introductory Prep Math(8 sections)
- MATH 144Precalculus II(7 sections)
Frequently asked questions
- Which math classes count for a four-year college?
- College Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Statistics, Calculus I/II/III, and Differential Equations transfer cleanly to Idaho four-year programs. Developmental math (pre-algebra, basic algebra) doesn't transfer but is often required to enter college-level math. Take the placement test before enrolling; many Idaho colleges now offer accelerated pathways that skip much of the developmental sequence.
- Can I take Calculus at a community college and transfer it cleanly?
- Yes — Calculus I, II, and III at any Idaho Community Colleges college articulate to the standard calculus sequence at Idaho four-year programs. This is one of the strongest CC value propositions: same content as the four-year, smaller class sizes, much lower tuition. Many engineering and physics majors intentionally take calculus at CC before transferring.
- What can I do with a math associate degree?
- Standalone: not much directly — entry roles for math-heavy careers (actuarial, statistician, data analyst) require a bachelor's. The associate is most valuable as the lower-division foundation for transfer to math, engineering, computer science, economics, or finance bachelor's programs.
- How do I know which math course to start with?
- Idaho community colleges use placement tests (Accuplacer, ALEKS, multiple-measures placement) or your high-school transcript GPA + most-recent math grade to place you. Most colleges allow you to challenge a higher placement. Talk to a math advisor before your first semester — placing too low costs time and tuition; placing too high causes a failed course.
Compare Mathematics programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how Idaho’s mathematics programs stack up.
Other programs in Idaho
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.