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Brigham Young University-Idaho

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Rexburg, Idaho 83460-1690

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Large campusCollege town

Known for business — major research university

Brigham Young University-Idaho is a private institution in Rexburg with particular strength in business and computer science. With an average SAT of 1123, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 42.1K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,406 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $7,131.

Established
1888
Motto
Rethinking Education
Type
Private college

Plan Your Visit

97%Acceptance
1123SAT Avg
42,090Students
20:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$53,406Earnings 10yr
$7,131Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1123

Reading & WritingMid: 555
500610
MathMid: 540
480590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2026

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$4,656
Room & Board$5,068
Books & Supplies$550
Total Cost of Attendance$13,357
Average Net Price$7,131
Median Debt at Graduation$13,969
Monthly Payment (10yr)$148

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$3,102
$30–48K$4,175
$48–75K$5,457
$75–110K$8,757
$110K+$12,309

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

88.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.0%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$8,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

278

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

57

Burglary

11

Aggravated Assault

8

Robbery

19

Motor Vehicle Theft

34

Sex Offenses

2

Arson

84

Drug Arrests

63

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (98)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

70%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
42,090
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Black 3%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.1%
Freshman Retention69.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,447
10 Years$53,406

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#9
vs 2024
Forbes
#324
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#16
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Vikings

Cross countryTrackVolleyball

History & Fun Facts

  • Jacob Spori served as its first principal and remained in that role for three years.
  • During the 1901–1902 school year, there were 165 students enrolled.
  • Consequently, Bannock Stake Academy needed a new name, and, in 1903, the school was renamed as Ricks Academy in honor of Thomas Ricks.
  • Ricks was the president of the LDS Church's Bannock Stake at the time it was founded and the chairman of the school's first Board of Education.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

94Average

Estimated from ID state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
211 mi(366 min)
Denverpop. 710K
449 mi(778 min)
Portlandpop. 650K
548 mi(950 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SLC Salt Lake City209 mi
BOI Boise223 mi
DEN Denver457 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2036 mi · ~58h 49m drive
New York, NY1927 mi · ~55h 40m drive
Hartford, CT1970 mi · ~56h 55m drive
Providence, RI2030 mi · ~58h 39m drive
Albany, NY1899 mi · ~54h 52m drive
Syracuse, NY1775 mi · ~51h 17m drive
Rochester, NY1701 mi · ~49h 8m drive
Buffalo, NY1643 mi · ~47h 28m drive
Philadelphia, PA1887 mi · ~54h 31m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1635 mi · ~47h 14m drive
Harrisburg, PA1794 mi · ~51h 50m drive
Newark, NJ1918 mi · ~55h 25m drive
Washington, DC1820 mi · ~52h 35m drive
Baltimore, MD1831 mi · ~52h 54m drive
Atlanta, GA1621 mi · ~46h 50m drive
Charlotte, NC1740 mi · ~50h 16m drive
Raleigh, NC1831 mi · ~52h 54m drive
Miami, FL2163 mi · ~62h 29m drive
Orlando, FL1980 mi · ~57h 12m drive
Tampa, FL1958 mi · ~56h 34m drive
Nashville, TN1418 mi · ~40h 58m drive
New Orleans, LA1527 mi · ~44h 7m drive
Richmond, VA1837 mi · ~53h 4m drive
Chicago, IL1226 mi · ~35h 25m drive
Detroit, MI1447 mi · ~41h 48m drive
Minneapolis, MN916 mi · ~26h 28m drive
St. Louis, MO1174 mi · ~33h 55m drive
Kansas City, MO946 mi · ~27h 20m drive
Indianapolis, IN1344 mi · ~38h 50m drive
Columbus, OH1496 mi · ~43h 13m drive
Cleveland, OH1529 mi · ~44h 10m drive
Milwaukee, WI1195 mi · ~34h 31m drive
Dallas, TX1111 mi · ~32h 6m drive
Houston, TX1325 mi · ~38h 17m drive
Austin, TX1211 mi · ~34h 59m drive
San Antonio, TX1234 mi · ~35h 39m drive
Los Angeles, CA758 mi · ~21h 54m drive
San Francisco, CA695 mi · ~20h 5m drive
San Diego, CA820 mi · ~23h 41m drive
Seattle, WA572 mi · ~16h 31m drive
Portland, OR548 mi · ~15h 50m drive
Denver, CO449 mi · ~12h 58m drive
Phoenix, AZ717 mi · ~20h 43m drive
Salt Lake City, UT211 mi · ~6h 6m drive
Honolulu, HI3048 mi · ~88h 3m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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