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Brigham Young University-Idaho
Brigham Young University-Idaho

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University-Idaho is a 4-year institution in eastern Idaho and the state’s largest private university. BYU-Idaho is home to six colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees. As a Mormon institution, students are required to follow an honor code that includes regular attendance at church services and abstaining from alcohol and drug use. For a break from the rigors of university life, BYU-Idaho sponsors a number of outdoor activity excursions in the surrounding area such as whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and ziplining.

Acceptance Rate:
96%
Average Net Price:
$6,871
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.9
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1111

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$6,871
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$4,656
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$4,656
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$5,068
Books and Supplies
$550
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$4,256
$30k - $48k
$5,274
$48k - $75k
$6,901
$75k - $110k
$10,287
$110k+
$11,780
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
35%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
26%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,904
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
26%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,966
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,094

 

Students receiving state aid
6%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3298
Students receiving federal aid
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,966
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$9,345
$30k - $48k
$9,469
$48k - $75k
$7,001
$75k - $110k
$4,316
$110k+
$843
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$66,666,416
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$71,988,251

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
15%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,528
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,456
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$126
Students receiving federal loans
15%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,519
Average Other Loans Per Year
$5,935

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church)
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
96%
Acceptance Rate
10222
Students Applied
57%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
2688
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionFebruary 15
Spring Regular DecisionDecember 16
OtherDecember 16
Application Fee
$35
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
26%
Out-Of-State Students
78%
49%
Submitting ACT
36%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1111
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
490
75th
590
Reading
25th
500
75th
610
3.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
82%
3.50 - 3.74
14%
3.25 - 3.49
3%
3.00 - 3.24
1%

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 208-496-1300
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
43,023
Total Number of Undergrads
43,023
0
100
17%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
49%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
50%
20-39 Students
30%
40-99 Students
15%
100+ Students
4%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
97

Faculty Overview

0
100
72%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
44%
56%
Residency
In-State Students
26%
Out-Of-State Students
78%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
53
Countries Represented
116
Ethnicity
African American
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
19%
White
63%
Multiracial
2%
Unknown
8%
Percent of First Generation Students
24%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
58%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Vikings
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$49,400
Top 5 Cities
Pocatello
Salt Lake City
Provo
Phoenix
Boise
Top 5 Employers
Brigham Young University - Idaho
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sain
Brigham Young University
Melaeuca :The Wellness Company
Walmart
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Engineering
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,456
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$126
The teachers here are amazing and really know their stuff. Because this school is a religion school, you can definitely feel the spirit and it's great because it's a constant thing. The teachers here are great at teaching, telling you what you need to know, and tying our religion into everything. It makes the classes very interesting.
Jillise from Boise, ID
My professors are remarkably wise, not only in the topic they are teaching but also in life lessons. They are always willing to help me understand the material. All of my professors are really interested in helping me succeed. The class material is rigorous but if you stay caught up on your homework, do what your teacher asks, and are always focusing and paying attention in class you will be surprised how much you learn.
Brittany from Kaysville, UT
It is amazing to me the number of top notch instructors here on campus! Many of them left higher paying positions to come here and I am so grateful they did. I have become close friends with many of my instructors who take the time to know you personally, both on an academic and friendly level. Classes are not easy, but that is what college is about. I have learned more here than I think I would have at any other university.
Emily from Roseville, CA
This is my first semester up here, and I've already learned more than I thought possible. The teachers here are all amazing, and have great backgrounds. They set time aside to help students and talk with them if needed, and they are all so helpful. The career advisers are all helpful with deciding what courses you should take and how to plan. Everyone here makes learning fun! You also have prayer before every class, so it invites the Spirit to be there, which is the best teacher of all!
Kesha from Idaho Falls, ID
Classes are wonderful! As always, teachers aren't perfect but you definitely get out what you put into your education! If you go in wanting to learn and put in the effort you will get a lot out of if! I love the atmosphere, it makes you feel right at home, especially your first few weeks there!
Adrianna from Charleston, IL
I have learned so much here at BYU-Idaho. The professors are very willing to help anyone with any questions and help understand the subject being taught. I also have not only learned a ton but have already been able to apply and use everything I have learned in my life the same day.
I have also learned how to a leader. Even as a freshman I was in charge of a major school event. I got to learn how to deal with people in different situations, how to run an event, and take charge of a week long schooling and community event.
Melissa from Gilbert, AZ
When I came to this school, I thought I knew music and knew the Book of Mormon. I was dead wrong. I have learned more about music, life, and my own religion than I ever thought possible. I've only been there a year, but I feel like I've learned enough to last me a lifetime and beyond.
Cameo from Yucaipa, CA
At Brigham Young University- Idaho, you always have the opportunity to learn more. We have a system called the Learning Model and students are encouraged to implicate the the model daily in all applications on campus. I have learned much because of the process, which includes: preparing for class before class, teaching one another during class, and pondering/proving the material after class. There are many opportunities, available on campus to gain knowledge in any area you desire.
Alexa from Rio Rancho, NM
My professors have always been very approachable. Most have flexible office hours to help work around students' schedules. They teach with the spirit, and as they are encouraged to maximize learning, most encourage active group and class participation, discussions, and study groups.
Steven from Henderson, NV
never before have i been exposed to an environment more perfect for learning than my own home.
Doug from Bakersfield, CA