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Student-Focused by Design
BYU-Idaho is distinctive in the world of higher education because it is student-focused by design. That means we put student success at the heart of all we do.
What We Focus On
Shared Values
Teaching-Focused Faculty
Real-World Preparation
Potential of Every Student
High-Value Education
Shared Values
Teaching-Focused Faculty
Real-World Preparation
Potential of Every Student
High-Value Education
Shared Values
Teaching-Focused Faculty
Real-World Preparation
Potential of Every Student
High-Value Education
Students Outside
Gather with those Who Share Your Values
BYU-Idaho is a comfortable place to learn and grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ because students, faculty, and employees share a commitment to live the gospel.
“In this special and sacred and set apart place, you and I have access to unparalleled spiritual resources that can assist us in developing and deepening our devotion as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. That is the primary and most important reason for existence of Brigham Young University-Idaho and for its sponsorship by and affiliation with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.”
Elder David A. Bednar, BYU-Idaho President 1997-2004
Photo of Elder David A. Bednar

Statistics

140+ Student Wards

13 Student Stakes

1 Rexburg Temple

Inspiring Devotionals

BYU-Idaho Center Dedication with a student-filled auditorium and President Henry B. Eyring speaking at a pulpit and on a large video screen.

Gather with students, faculty, and employees for an uplifting spiritual message in the BYU-Idaho Center every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.

College Success Course
Teaching-Focused Faculty
BYU-Idaho faculty members are experts in their respective fields who place teaching and mentoring students as their top priority. They devote more face-to-face time and individual guidance because they care most about helping you learn and succeed.
“The hallmark of this institution is readily apparent when visitors come to our campus and say, 'I can't believe how student-focused the faculty are, the staff are, all of the employees are.'... Here at BYU-Idaho, the students are and always will be the focus of everything we do.”
Elder David A. Bednar, BYU-Idaho President 1997-2004
Photo of Elder David A. Bednar

BYU-Idaho Average Class Size

Professor teaches a religion class.

The average size of BYU-Idaho classes is 31 Students.

“BYU-Idaho will continue to be teaching oriented. Effective teaching and advising will be the primary responsibilities of its faculty, who are committed to academic excellence.”
Gordon B. Hinckley, Announcement of BYU-Idaho, June 21, 2000
Photo of President Gordon B. Hinckley
Noelle Rogers types on a computer.
Real-World Preparation
BYU-Idaho classes are designed to give you real-world experience, with thousands of opportunities to participate in activities outside of the classroom. You can also gain skills and confidence through internships and student-led programs.
“[BYU-Idaho graduates] will be natural leaders who know how to teach and how to learn.... Those graduates of BYU-Idaho will become-and this is a prophecy that I am prepared to make and make solemnly-those graduates of BYU-Idaho will become legendary for their capacity to build the people around them and to add value wherever they serve.”
President Henry B. Eyring, BYU-Idaho President 1971-77
Photo of Elder Henry B. Eyring

Statistics

95% of Graduates find jobs within one year*

*Among those seeking employment.

BYU-Idaho Graduate.
Realize Your Potential
BYU-Idaho will help you discover and achieve your potential. Your passion and interests are important to your lifelong success.

CHEM 105
High-Value Education
BYU-Idaho seeks to offer a high-quality and affordable education to as many students as possible.
“BYU-Idaho will operate on an expanded year-round basis, incorporating innovative calendaring and scheduling while also taking advantage of advancements in technology which will enable the four-year institution to serve more students.”
Gordon B. Hinckley, Announcement of BYU-Idaho, June 21, 2000
Photo of President Gordon B. Hinckley

Statistics

  Average Annual Tuition (2 Semesters)  
BYU-Idaho $4,416
Public $10,388
Private $38,185
  Average Debt at Graduation  
BYU-Idaho $15,000
Nationally $37,013

Learn More about Costs of Attending BYU-Idaho

Applications are open for all semesters.
“We have a wonderful, inspired mission to build testimonies of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ; to educate our students with high quality; to prepare them for the responsibilities they will face; and to create here a wholesome, righteous community in which students may thrive spiritually, intellectually, and socially.”
Photo of Elder Kim B. Clark
Elder Kim B. Clark, President of BYU-Idaho 2005-2015

Fulfilling the Mission

Discover the prophetic mission of BYU-Idaho to develop disciples-leaders of Jesus Christ by redefining education in innovative ways and inspired teaching and learning.