Brigham Young University-Idaho

525 S Center
Rexburg, ID 83460
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho was established as a proving ground of great fidelity for education and will continue blessing the young people of the Church worldwide.

School Highlights

Brigham Young University-Idaho serves 44,481 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 24%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 44,481 students
  • Private-state tuition: $3,950
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 23%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Brigham Young University-Idaho ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 2,098 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Brigham Young University-Idaho
(ID) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
2,098 staff
334 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Brigham Young University-Idaho has grown by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 19:1 over five years.
The Brigham Young University-Idaho diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has declined by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
44,481 students
4,737 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
18,832 students
1,790 students
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# Part-Time Students
25,649 students
2,947 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Brigham Young University-Idaho.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Idaho.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
426 students
452 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
18,832 students
1,790 students
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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
25,649 students
2,947 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,162 students
544 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
3%
8%
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% Black
n/a
1%
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% White
77%
76%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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% Two or more races
7%
5%
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% Non Resident races
7%
5%
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% Unknown races
4%
4%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
Diversity Score
0.39
0.41
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
17.26%
5.62%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$45,900
$30,000
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Brigham Young University-Idaho and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Idaho by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $3,950 is equal to the state average of $3,950. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$3,950
$3,950
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
60%
86%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$13,243
$11,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Brigham Young University-Idaho and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,829
$5,250
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Acceptance Rate
97%
97%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Brigham Young University-Idaho and the community college average percent admitted of Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
SAT Total Avg.
1,025
1,025
SAT Reading
515
515
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SAT Math
510
510
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ACT Total Avg.
67
67
ACT Composite
23
23
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ACT English
22
22
This chart displays the ACT English score of Brigham Young University-Idaho and the community college average ACT English score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
ACT Math
22
22
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Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Brigham Young University-Idaho was established as a proving ground of great fidelity for education and will continue blessing the young people of the Church worldwide. The College Of Office Technology College of Southern Idaho (CSI) is a public community college. Its main campus is in Twin Falls with outreach programs in Boise, Hailey, Burley and Gooding. CSI offers associate of arts, associate of science, associate of applied science degrees and technical certificates in over 115 disciplines. Additional upper-division courses through the University of Idaho, Idaho State University and Boise State University are also offered. CSI's enrollment is approximately 7,000 students with an additional 3,000 in non-credit courses. Approximately 85% of the student body is from Idaho's Magic Valley region. The college is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees elected at large by voters in Twin Falls and Jerome Counties.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Brigham Young University-Idaho cost?
Brigham Young University-Idaho's private state tuition is approximately $3,950.
What is the acceptance rate of Brigham Young University-Idaho?
The acceptance rate of Brigham Young University-Idaho is 97%, which is equal to the state average of 97%.
What is Brigham Young University-Idaho's ranking?
Brigham Young University-Idaho ranks among the top 20% of community college in Idaho for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 44,481 students
  • Private-state tuition: $3,950
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 23%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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