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Brigham Young University-Idaho
Brigham Young University-Idaho admits nearly everyone — 95.8% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Brigham Young University-Idaho is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Brigham Young University-Idaho anchors the college town of Rexburg, ID, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $117,895 four years out. Faculty pay averages $122,232 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 44,397 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 71.2% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 980 and 1200 — near the ID middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Brigham Young University-Idaho's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Brigham Young University-Idaho without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 980 and 1200; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 500 | 550 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 540 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Brigham Young University-Idaho received 10,303 applications and admitted 9,989 (97%), with 4,334 enrolling.
How Brigham Young University-Idaho compares
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | Idaho median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 95.8% | 83.9% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $4,800 | $14,301 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,406 | $46,001 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Brigham Young University-Idaho student earns $53,406 — 16% above the Idaho median of $46,001 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Brigham Young University-Idaho lists tuition at $4,800 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Brigham Young University-Idaho's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $4,800 as the ceiling, not the bill.
44,397 undergraduates make Brigham Young University-Idaho a large campus: broad course catalogs and big intro lectures come as a package.
55.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 45% don't — ask a Brigham Young University-Idaho tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Brigham Young University-Idaho
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $117,895 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $113,755 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $103,769 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $96,249 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $93,873 |
| Construction Management | $91,759 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $89,686 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $88,548 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $86,239 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $84,896 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $81,489 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,554 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $65,397 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $60,571 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $60,102 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $59,134 |
| Political Science and Government | $56,644 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,514 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $55,978 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $54,035 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $53,561 |
| Biology, General | $52,426 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,567 |
| Social Work | $45,229 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $45,156 |
| Public Health | $44,015 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,923 |
| Psychology, General | $42,283 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $41,946 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,106 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | $39,752 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $36,173 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $35,443 |
| Sociology | $34,726 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $31,078 |
Median earnings for these 35 Brigham Young University-Idaho programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $53,406 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 37 additional Brigham Young University-Idaho programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Brigham Young University-Idaho?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 980–1200 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 95.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Brigham Young University-Idaho's acceptance rate?
97% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 9,989 admitted from 10,303 applicants.
How much does Brigham Young University-Idaho cost?
At Brigham Young University-Idaho, published tuition is $4,800 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Brigham Young University-Idaho's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Brigham Young University-Idaho graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,406 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Idaho
- Lewis-Clark State College — 87.7% admitted
- Boise State University — 87.2% admitted
- Boise Bible College — 90.5% admitted
- Northwest Nazarene University — 64.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.