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Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, IDprivate nonprofitbyui.edu
Acceptance
96%
SAT 25–75
970–1200
Avg net price
$8,221
Earnings (10 yr)
$53,406
Graduation rate
55%
Admit rate has ranged 96%–97% over the last 5 years. Source: IPEDS via Urban Institute.
Acceptance & SAT from Common Data Set / IPEDS; net price, earnings & graduation from the U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~1–2 years — verify with the school.
Brigham Young University-Idaho (BYU-I) is a unique, faith-driven institution where nearly all applicants get in (96% acceptance rate) but face rigorous academic expectations rooted in Mormon values. With an ultra-affordable net price of $7,899 and a focus on practical, hands-on learning, it attracts students seeking a conservative, community-oriented college experience—though its 55% graduation rate suggests academic challenges. The Rexburg campus thrums with wholesome activities, from devotionals to intramural sports, reflecting its identity as the more accessible sibling to Provo’s BYU.
Admission requirements
Test-optional — scores considered if submitted
Required
- Grade point average
- Letters of recommendation
- TOEFL (non-native English)
Considered (not required)
- High school transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT)
- College-prep program
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey (2022) via Urban Institute. Covers formal factors only — it does not reflect essays, extracurriculars, or other holistic criteria.
More details
- Undergrad enrollment
- 44,397
- In-state tuition
- $4,800
- Out-of-state tuition
- $4,800
- Notable Rule
- Honor Code (no caffeine, curfews, R-rated movies banned)
- Popular Majors
- Business, Liberal Arts, Human Development
- Acceptance Rate
- 96%
- Graduation Rate
- 55%
- Median Earnings (1yr)
- $36,427
Outcomes & value
Outcomes & value
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $53,406
- Value (earnings ÷ net price)
- 6.5×
- Median debt at graduation
- $13,969
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- First-year retention
- 71%
- Reducing loan balance (3 yr)
- 70%
- Pell (lower-income) share
- 75%
- First-generation share
- 24%
- Endowment / student
- $3,426
Financial health
3.0 / 3.0Meets the federal financial-responsibility standard
U.S. Dept. of Education Financial Responsibility Composite Score (FY2022-23). Scale −1.0 to 3.0; ≥1.5 meets the standard. Reported for private nonprofit & for-profit institutions only — public universities are state-backed and not scored, so this is a stability signal, not a ranking.
Top-earning majors
Median earnings by field of study (highest credential), ~2 years after completion.
- Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians$80,336
- Computer Science$77,966
- Computer and Information Sciences, General$73,635
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$66,653
- Mechanical Engineering$64,493
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
Campus & location
Campus safety
- On-campus violent crimes (2024)
- 3
- Per 1,000 students
- 0.07
On-campus criminal offenses classed as violent (murder/non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) for the most recent reported year. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security (Clery Act). Counts reflect what’s reported to the school, and urban campuses often report more partly due to non-student incidents nearby — read alongside campus size and setting, not as a standalone safety verdict.
Climate
- Pleasant days / yr
- 71
- Summer high
- 83°F
- Winter low
- 12°F
- Annual rain
- 17.2"
- Annual snow
- 46.3"
- Natural-hazard risk
- Relatively Low
Pleasant days counts days per year with a mean temperature of 55–75°F, a high at or below 90°F, a low at or above 45°F, and little precipitation — a transparent comfort measure, not a weighting we invented. Computed from Open-Meteo ERA5 daily history (2019–2023). Natural-hazard risk is the county’s composite rating from the FEMA National Risk Index.
Deep dive — research, future-scholar output & economic mobility
Research output
- Institutional h-index
- 62
- Scholarly works
- 1,189
Institutional research volume and impact from OpenAlex. The h-index reflects large research universities and will be low for teaching-focused liberal-arts colleges — not a measure of undergraduate quality.
Economic mobility
- Mobility rate
- 0.8%
- Bottom → top quintile
- 18%
- From bottom quintile
- 4%
Mobility rate = the share of students who both start in the bottom household-income quintile and reach the top quintile; bottom → top is that chance conditional on starting at the bottom. Source: Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Cards (Chetty, Friedman, Saez, Turner & Yagan). Reflects 1980–82 birth cohorts, so it’s directional, not current.
Quick answers
- What is the acceptance rate at Brigham Young University-Idaho?
- Brigham Young University-Idaho's acceptance rate is approximately 96% (Rexburg, ID), based on the most recent figures we compiled from public and primary sources.
- What SAT score do you need for Brigham Young University-Idaho?
- Admitted students at Brigham Young University-Idaho typically score 970–1200 on the SAT (the middle-50% range). Scores outside this band are still admitted, especially with strong applications.
- How much does Brigham Young University-Idaho cost?
- At Brigham Young University-Idaho, the average net price (after aid) is about $8,221 per year. Actual cost varies with financial aid and residency.
- How many undergraduates attend Brigham Young University-Idaho?
- Brigham Young University-Idaho enrolls approximately 44,397 undergraduate students.
- Where is Brigham Young University-Idaho located?
- Brigham Young University-Idaho is located in Rexburg, ID.
Admissions
BYU-Idaho is one of the least selective universities in the country, with a 96% acceptance rate (per U.S. News) and 95.8% (AcceptanceRate.com). Unlike its flagship counterpart BYU Provo (70.2% acceptance), BYU-I doesn’t require SAT/ACT scores—though admitted students typically have a GPA of 3.75+ (30% of enrollees) or 3.50–3.74 (another 30%, per College Board). The middle 50% ACT range is 20–26, significantly lower than BYU Provo’s 28–32. The school prioritizes LDS Church membership and adherence to its honor code, with most students coming from Mormon backgrounds.
Academics
BYU-I offers 102 bachelor’s degrees (including online options) and , with popular majors in (Niche). The curriculum emphasizes practical skills—think and —taught by faculty who integrate LDS values. While less prestigious than BYU Provo (Reddit users call it 'harder to get into and harder classes'), BYU-I promotes hands-on learning through internships and societies. Notably, , with just —a rate that reflects its many non-traditional students (married couples, older learners).
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