PrivateTownBrigham Young University-Idaho
BYU-I
Rexburg, Idaho 83460-1690
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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Varsity Sports — Vikings
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
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1123
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (98)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from ID state average