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Brigham Young University-Idaho

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Dormitory capacity 1,162
Religious affiliation Mormon
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Acceptance rate 97%
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 50%

Located in Rexburg, Idaho, BYU-Idaho is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 97% indicates that BYU-Idaho is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Brigham Young University-Idaho is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at BYU-Idaho is reported to be 50%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Idaho state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 43% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at BYU-Idaho is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Idaho is 70%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at BYU-Idaho do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,416

Cost of attendance at Brigham Young University-Idaho in 2022 for students from Idaho.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Idaho's average $7,163
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,416

Cost of attendance at Brigham Young University-Idaho in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Idaho's average $20,992
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 45 of freshman students at Brigham Young University-Idaho received on average $6,132 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,132
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 873 22% $6,664 $5,817,832
Other Federal Grant 873 22% $6,664 $5,817,832
State Grant/Scholarships 201 5% $3,457 $694,950
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,287 32% $3,363 $4,328,168
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,768 45% $6,132 $10,840,950

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Brigham Young University-Idaho students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Brigham Young University-Idaho students is 49.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 46.3%.

49.6%

  • asian 38.1% 8 students
  • African American 18.2% 4 students
  • white 51.8% 794 students
  • unknown 43.1% 25 students
  • hawaiian 25.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 42.4% 28 students
  • International Students 47.9% 69 students
  • Mixed Race 41.8% 66 students

Service Offerings

Brigham Young University-Idaho provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Brigham Young University-Idaho offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training

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