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.
The main campus of Brigham Young Idaho is in Rexburg, ID (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) institution. Brigham Young Idaho is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
Brigham Young Idaho students most commonly major in a field related to real estate and construction management.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 480 to 600. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 490 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Brigham Young Idaho are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, the school had 13,824 enrolled students.
Brigham Young Idaho offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
More complete details are provided below.
Brigham Young University Idaho
525 S Center
Rexburg, ID 83460
General Phone: (208) 496-2411
http://www.byui.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,105 | general studies, sociology, English, history, political science, economics, interdisciplinary studies |
| Education and Teaching | 387 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, English teaching, math teaching, history teaching, health teaching, social studies teaching, art education, ... |
| Business and Management | 334 | business management, accounting, operations management, business and related services, business administration |
| Science | 178 | biology, exercise physiology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 178 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Media | 171 | communication studies |
| Medical Administration | 129 | public health education |
| Therapy and Counseling | 95 | psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 89 | social work, child development, family studies |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 87 | construction management |
| Art Studies | 78 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 70 | computer and info science, computer science, computer engineering |
| Engineering | 47 | mechanical engineering, engineering |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 41 | landscaping, ornamental horticulture, agronomy |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 40 | parks and recreation management, exercise science |
| Music | 35 | music performance |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 33 | agricultural operations, agricultural management, agricultural mechanization |
| Engineering Technician | 28 | automotive tech, architectural engineering tech, electronics tech, engineering technology |
| Animal Science and Care | 28 | animal science |
| Medical Support and Technology | 24 | allied health and medical assisting |
| Design | 17 | interior design |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 6 | photography, commercial art |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 1 | chef training |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
Number of programs and degrees for Brigham Young Idaho in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,335 | 54 |
| Associate's degree | 875 | 28 |
In 2007-2008, Brigham Young Idaho had a total enrollment of 13,824 students (16,579 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 28% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Idaho | 27% |
| California | 14% |
| Utah | 11% |
| Washington | 8% |
| Oregon | 4% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Texas | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
Brigham Young Idaho offers campus housing for 1,058 of its 16,579 (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 | 10,797 | 10,326 | 96% | 8,478 | 82% |
| Men | 4,771 | 4,550 | 95% | 3,837 | 84% |
| Women | 6,026 | 5,776 | 96% | 4,641 | 80% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 18% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 86% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,471 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,471 |
| Room and board | $ 4,400 |
| Room charge | $ 1,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,110 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,460 |
Financial Aid:
Brigham Young Idaho participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 162500)
Brigham Young Idaho has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 360 | $79,914 | 61 | $75,560 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 360 | $79,914 | 61 | $75,560 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 19 | $65,674 | 12 | $62,977 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $65,674 | 12 | $62,977 |
*: 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
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
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
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop 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
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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
Exercise Physiology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Brigham Young Idaho Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
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