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Brigham Young University - Idaho, also known as BYU–Idaho or BYU–I, is a four-year private college. It is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is located in Rexburg, Idaho. It was founded in 1888.
The main campus is positioned on a hill overlooking the city of Rexburg and the Snake River Valley. It comprises nearly forty major buildings and residence halls, covering over 400 acres.
BYU -Idaho has over 35 departments which offer more than 100 bachelor-level programs and associate-degree programs for those over 18. These programs are managed by six colleges:
The sports team of BYU- Idaho is known as The Vikings.
Brigham Young Idaho is in Rexburg, Idaho. Rexburg is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is classified as a Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) college. Brigham Young Idaho is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at Brigham Young Idaho include real estate and construction management and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Brigham Young Idaho scored at least 600 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 490 to 600 in 2005. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at Brigham Young Idaho are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 13,047 students study at Brigham Young Idaho (in 2005).
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"BYU-Idaho is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Its mission is to: Build testimonies of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and encourage living its principles. Provide a quality education for students of diverse interests and abilities. Prepare students for lifelong learning, for employment, and for their roles as citizens and parents. Maintain a wholesome academic, cultural, social and spiritual environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Brigham Young University - Idaho
525 S Center
Rexburg, ID 83460-4107
General Phone: (208) 496-2011
Admissions Phone: (208) 496-1020
Financial Aid Phone: (208) 496-1013
http://www.byui.edu
Brigham Young Idaho awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,134 | general studies, sociology, English, history, economics, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies, political science |
| Education And Teaching | 437 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, English teaching, health teaching, social studies teaching, math teaching, history teaching, Spanish teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 309 | business management, accounting, operations management, business and related services |
| Media | 170 | communication studies, journalism, organizational communications |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 138 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Science | 93 | biology, geology, chemistry, physics, ecology |
| Medicine | 87 | medical preparatory, health professions, pre-dentistry, pre-med |
| Therapy And Counseling | 68 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 67 | information science, computer science, computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Art Studies | 59 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 55 | social work, child development, family studies |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 53 | construction management |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 52 | landscaping, ornamental horticulture, horticultural science, agronomy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 33 | parks and recreation management, athletic trainer, health and physical education |
| Engineering Technician | 32 | electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, manufacturing tech, CAD and design, computer systems tech, architectural drafting, drafting, computer engineering tech |
| Engineering | 31 | mechanical engineering, engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 25 | agricultural operations, agricultural management, agricultural mechanization, agriculture |
| Animal Science And Care | 23 | animal science |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 21 | photography, commercial art |
| Music | 17 | music performance, music, piano |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 15 | chef training |
| Design | 15 | interior design |
| Mechanics And Repair | 8 | automobile mechanics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Production Trades | 4 | welding |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Law | 1 | pre-law |
| Medical Support And Technology | 1 | pre-pharmacy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Brigham Young Idaho in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,861 | 50 |
| Associate's degree | 1,095 | 71 |
In 2005, Brigham Young Idaho had a total enrollment of 13,047 students (12,029 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 33% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Idaho | 28% |
| Utah | 12% |
| California | 12% |
| Washington | 8% |
| Oregon | 5% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Wyoming | 2% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Brigham Young Idaho offers campus housing for 1,374 of its 12,029 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Rexburg, Idaho for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Idaho Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,949 | 7,744 | 78% | 4,365 | 56% |
| Men | 4,409 | 3,342 | 76% | 1,851 | 55% |
| Women | 5,540 | 4,402 | 79% | 2,513 | 57% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 27% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 81% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (208) 496-1020
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,750 |
| Room and board | $ 4,550 |
| Room charge | $ 2,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,620 |
Financial Aid:
Brigham Young Idaho participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 162500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (208) 496-1013
Brigham Young Idaho has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 376 | $64,155 | 71 | $61,180 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 376 | $64,155 | 71 | $61,180 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 6 | $55,702 | 9 | $54,969 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 6 | $55,702 | 9 | $54,969 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Ornamental Horticulture
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Piano and Organ
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Brigham Young Idaho Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army)
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