Brigham Young University at Idaho

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Rexburg, ID

This school is more affordable than other private schools

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$4,300

Avg tuition

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About Brigham Young University at Idaho

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Brigham Young University at Idaho is a large private university located on a rural campus in Rexburg, Idaho. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 44,481, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The university offers 86 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 56%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for students are $4,300.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

97% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

56% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Recommended

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1000-1200

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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44k

Students enrolled

82%

Online student enrollment

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

67%

Non-U.S. Citizen

17%

Two or more races

9%

Hispanic

3%

Unknown

2%

Black

1%

Asian

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Female student population

56%

Socio-economic diversity

22% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

24

Total Online Enrollment

36,523

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

78% On-campus

22% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 46% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 15% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's X Bold Not offered

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

22%

State Grant Aid

5%

Institution Grant Aid

39%

Pell Grant

22%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,851
State Grant Aid $3,405
Institution Grant Aid $2,411
Pell Grant Aid $7,248

Financial Outlook

$13k

Average student debt after graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Education

BA

MA

DOC