About
Brigham Young University–Idaho is a private college in Rexburg, Idaho. Founded 138 years ago in 1888, the college is owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Previously known as Ricks College, it transitioned from a junior college to a baccalaureate institution in 2001.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Pell recipients graduate at a higher rate than non-Pell students here — unusual and worth investigating.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 105 Title IV programs, 34 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 2 fail. 69 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Pass / fail distribution
- Passing34 · 32.4%
- No Data69 · 65.7%
- Failing2 · 1.9%
Severity spectrum
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Near the line (±5%)
Programs within five points of the pass line, one cohort year from flipping.
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Programmatic accreditations · 6
Action history · 5
- Jul 2021Renewal of AccreditationNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Mar 2021Renewal of AccreditationCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education · Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nov 2020Renewal of AccreditationAmerican Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education · Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
- Aug 2014Change in Agency recognitionNational Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation · Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- Apr 2014Renewal of AccreditationNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 13,035 students received $77.9M in Pell grants, alongside $31.6M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 5,335 borrowers who entered repayment, 54 (1.0%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate vs national, by cohort
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at BYUI
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
3-year trend
Criminal offenses by type
By location
- On campus2
- Non-campus38
Includes 1 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).
VAWA offenses
Hate crimes by bias
- Race1
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
Residence-hall fires
- University Village1 fireCookingDamage $100-$999
Data quality: 2 reports were later determined unfounded across the reporting period and are excluded from the totals above.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
BYUI vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions BYUI selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectBrigham Young University-Idaho | 55% | — | 45,585 | $7,131 | Baccalaureate |
Boise State University | 59% | 87.2% | 27,198 | $19,182 | R2 Research |
Brigham Young University | 81% | 67.8% | 35,873 | $14,487 | R2 Research |
Brigham Young University-Hawaii | 50% | 47.0% | 2,906 | $13,884 | Baccalaureate |
Carroll College | 69% | 70.9% | 1,156 | $24,842 | Baccalaureate |
Central Washington University | 54% | 90.6% | 10,811 | $14,715 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Colorado Christian University | 63% | 94.3% | 9,951 | $25,458 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Colorado College | 88% | 18.5% | 2,056 | $31,678 | Baccalaureate |
Denver Seminary | — | — | 847 | — | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Eastern Washington University | 43% | 90.7% | 10,492 | $13,091 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Gonzaga University | 86% | 81.7% | 7,470 | $36,371 | Doctoral/Professional |
Idaho State University | 35% | — | 13,061 | $17,324 | R2 Research |
Montana State University | 57% | 82.1% | 17,135 | $20,593 | R1 Research |
Montana State University Billings | 34% | — | 4,129 | $15,044 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Naropa University | 37% | 100.0% | 1,094 | $28,862 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Nazarene Bible College | — | — | 527 | — | — |
Northern Arizona University | 61% | 89.6% | 28,467 | $14,922 | R2 Research |
Northwest Nazarene University | 71% | 64.7% | 1,635 | $25,537 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Portland State University | 53% | 90.9% | 19,951 | $12,932 | R2 Research |
Regis University | 62% | 86.5% | 4,605 | $22,689 | Doctoral/Professional |
Rocky Mountain College | 48% | 69.6% | 1,032 | $18,508 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Salish Kootenai College | 5% | — | 671 | $9,002 | Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions |
Southern Utah University | 50% | 81.8% | 15,444 | $11,432 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
The College of Idaho | 63% | 49.1% | 1,090 | $20,566 | Baccalaureate |
The University of Montana | 49% | 95.9% | 10,811 | $17,118 | R1 Research |
The University of Montana-Western | 54% | 99.8% | 1,358 | $16,669 | Baccalaureate |
University of Denver | 76% | 77.8% | 12,813 | $36,037 | R1 Research |
University of Idaho | 57% | 75.5% | 12,286 | $13,782 | R2 Research |
University of Portland | 80% | 89.2% | 3,285 | $36,371 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
University of Providence | 21% | 50.3% | 763 | $20,907 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
University of Utah | 65% | 86.0% | 36,894 | $13,172 | R1 Research |
Utah State University | 57% | 92.5% | 28,904 | $12,869 | R1 Research |
Utah Valley University | 40% | — | 46,807 | $8,463 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Weber State University | 47% | — | 32,701 | $10,722 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Western Governors University | 46% | — | 210,208 | $10,442 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Westminster University | 64% | 66.6% | 1,155 | $26,536 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Peer group median | 56% | 82.1% | 10,222 | $16,894 |
BYUI Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The mission of the Institutional Research & Assessment office at BYU-Idaho is to support the university’s efforts to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, the Church, and their communities, by conducting high-quality research and providing actionable information and reporting services to stakeholders.
Visit IR office page- Ben FryarManaging Director of Institutional Research
- Candace WillmoreDirector of Institutional Effectiveness & Accreditation
- Roy SleightDirector of Data and Analysis
Reports & documents (3)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- Data definitionData ClassificationThe BYU-Idaho Data Classification policy, approved on January 9, 2023, establishes categories for classifying data: public, internal, confidential, and restricted, aligning with the Church Educational System (CES). Data Stewards are responsible for classification, with default classification as confidential if not specified. There are impact thresholds for data loss, identifying substantial and grave consequences.web.byui.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- Strategic planStrategic Plan2023Brigham Young University-Idaho's strategic plan focuses on developing disciples of Jesus Christ who lead in their homes, Church, and communities, emphasizing teaching-focused faculty and realizing the potential in every student. The plan outlines essential institutional priorities such as enhancing discipleship, improving student retention, and managing educational costs to serve more students effectively. In alignment with its mission, BYU-Idaho seeks to innovate in curricular offerings and expand learning opportunities both on campus and online, ensuring its students are prepared for real-world challenges.brightspotcdn.byui.edu
Grants & funding (1)
Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.
Notable alumni of BYUI (15)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Frank L. VanderSlootBusiness and finance
- Jeff BenedictEducators and scholars
- Kory KatseanesEducators and scholars
- Phillip McArthurEducators and scholars
- Benson BooneEntertainment and media
- Gregg HaleEntertainment and media
- Ryan HamiltonEntertainment and media
- Art RasconEntertainment and media
- Dean L. CameronGovernment, law, and public policy
- Danielle J. ForrestGovernment, law, and public policy
- Michael W. MosmanGovernment, law, and public policy
- Rulon GardnerSports
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