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
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
Statistics
140+ Student Wards
13 Student Stakes
1 Rexburg Temple
Inspiring Devotionals
Gather with students, faculty, and employees for an uplifting spiritual message in the BYU-Idaho Center every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.
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
BYU-Idaho Average Class Size
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
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
Statistics
95% of Graduates find jobs within one year*
*Among those seeking employment.
Realize Your Potential
BYU-Idaho will help you discover and achieve your potential. Your passion and interests are important to your lifelong success.
High-Value Education
BYU-Idaho seeks to offer a high-quality education at a low cost 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
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 |
“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.”
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.