Brigham Young University-Idaho
- 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 36,624 students (43% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 19%.
- Brigham Young University-Idaho is the only community colleges within Madison County, ID.
- The nearest community college to Brigham Young University-Idaho is College of Eastern Idaho (24.8 miles away).
Top Placements
Brigham Young University-Idaho places among the top 20% of community colleges in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 891 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | (ID) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Less than 2 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 891 staff | 265 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 36,624 students | 5,032 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 41:1 | 31:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 15,609 students | 2,051 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 21,015 students | 2,981 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 984 | 544 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| % Black | 1% | 1% |
| % White | 86% | 81% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.34 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $45,900 | $30,000 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Brigham Young University-Idaho is College of Eastern Idaho (24.8 miles away).
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(208)733-9554 159.707,021 - Northwest CollegePublic1,652 students | 163.20 Mi231 W 6th St
Powell, WY 82435
(307)754-6000 163.201,652
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