Brigham Young University-Idaho

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,656

2.65% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$7,295

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

97%

10,303 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

42,996

38.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

51.3%

1,292 Graduates

About

Brigham Young University-Idaho is a higher education institution located in Madison County, ID. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Brigham Young University-Idaho were General Studies (1,090 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (275 degrees), and General Interdisciplinary Studies (190 degrees).

In 2023, 8,589 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brigham Young University-Idaho. 59.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (6,435 degrees), 5.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,197 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Brigham Young University-Idaho is $4,656, which is $−24,624 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Brigham Young University-Idaho was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 4,916 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Brigham Young University-Idaho is $4,656, which is $24,624 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,295.

In 2023, 36% of undergraduate students attending Brigham Young University-Idaho received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,656

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Brigham Young University-Idaho was $4,656. The cost of tuition at Brigham Young University-Idaho is $−24,624 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Brigham Young University-Idaho (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,295

2023 Value

7.65%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Brigham Young University-Idaho had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,295. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Brigham Young University-Idaho grew by 7.65%.

This chart compares the average net price of Brigham Young University-Idaho (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$4,676

Room and Board

$432

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Brigham Young University-Idaho was of $4,676 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.03% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $432. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Brigham Young University-Idaho (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

36% of undergraduate students at Brigham Young University-Idaho received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 18.2% with respect to 2022, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Brigham Young University-Idaho (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Brigham Young University-Idaho was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 4916 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Brigham Young University-Idaho received 10,303 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0.792% annual growth. Out of those 10,303 applicants, 9,989 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97% acceptance rate.

There were 42,996 students enrolled at Brigham Young University-Idaho in 2023. 32% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Brigham Young University-Idaho has an overall enrollment yield of 43.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

9,989

Accepted Out of 10,303

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Brigham Young University-Idaho was 97% (9,989 admissions from 10,303 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 95.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 0.792%, while admissions grew by 2.26%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Brigham Young University-Idaho (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

32%

Submission Percentage (2023)

1,389

Scores Submitted (2023)

32% of enrolled first-time students at Brigham Young University-Idaho in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Brigham Young University-Idaho had a total enrollment of 42,996 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Brigham Young University-Idaho is 16,673 students and the part-time enrollment is 26,323. This means that 38.8% of students enrolled at Brigham Young University-Idaho are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Brigham Young University-Idaho, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.59% Black or African American, 1.82% Two or More Races, 1.21% Asian, 0.542% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.165% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Brigham Young University-Idaho in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.4%), followed by White Male (33.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.45%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Brigham Young University-Idaho in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42,996 students. The full-time enrollment at Brigham Young University-Idaho is 16,673 and the part-time enrollment is 26,323. This means that 38.8% of students enrolled at Brigham Young University-Idaho are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Brigham Young University-Idaho (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Brigham Young University-Idaho was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Brigham Young University-Idaho had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Brigham Young University-Idaho (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
25,272 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
7,840 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,112 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Brigham Young University-Idaho is 58.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.59% Black or African American, 1.82% Two or More Races, 1.21% Asian, 0.542% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.165% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5,809 students (13.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,631 more women than men received degrees from Brigham Young University-Idaho. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brigham Young University-Idaho is white (6,435 degrees awarded). There were 5.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,197 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Brigham Young University-Idaho is General Studies (1,090 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (275 degrees) and General Interdisciplinary Studies (190 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brigham Young University-Idaho, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (824 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (1,108 degrees), and History (132 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brigham Young University-Idaho are Software developers (606,707 people), Other managers (217,542 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (153,560 people), Computer occupations, all other (127,563 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (122,893 people).

The most specialized majors at Brigham Young University-Idaho in 2023 are Human Sciences (824 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (1,108 degrees), History (132 degrees), Agriculture (160 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (797 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brigham Young University-Idaho are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Brigham Young University-Idaho are Human Sciences (824 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (1,108 degrees), History (132 degrees), Agriculture (160 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (797 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brigham Young University-Idaho are Computer Systems Design (625,037 people), Elementary & secondary schools (467,549 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (233,884 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (202,394 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (118,032 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Brigham Young University-Idaho.

Most Common (2023)

General Interdisciplinary Studies
833 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
637 degrees awarded
General Human Development & Family Studies
565 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Brigham Young University-Idaho was General Interdisciplinary Studies with 833 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Brigham Young University-Idaho according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,479

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

5,110

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 3,479 degrees were awarded to men at Brigham Young University-Idaho, which is 0.681 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,110).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Brigham Young University-Idaho by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 466 degrees were awarded to men at Brigham Young University-Idaho in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.04 times more than the 446 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 840 degrees were awarded to men at Brigham Young University-Idaho in General Studies, which is 2.3 times more than the 366 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 15% of students graduating from Brigham Young University-Idaho completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Brigham Young University-Idaho is Female and Black or African American (75% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.387% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
6,435 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,197 degrees awarded
Black or African American
190 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Brigham Young University-Idaho is white (6,435 degrees awarded). There were 5.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,197 degrees).

1.46% of degree recipients (125 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
3,889 degrees awarded
White Male
2,546 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
724 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brigham Young University-Idaho is white female (3,889 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2,546 degrees).

Operations

Brigham Young University-Idaho has an endowment valued at nearly $134M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −52.7M (−39.5%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Brigham Young University-Idaho had a total salary expenditure of 345M. Brigham Young University-Idaho employs 606 No academic ranks. Most academics at Brigham Young University-Idaho are Male No academic rank (501), and Female No academic rank (105).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brigham Young University-Idaho are: Office and Administrative Support, with 126 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 97 employees, and Management with 83 employees.

Endowment

$134M

2023 Endowment

18.3%

decline from 2022

Brigham Young University-Idaho has an endowment valued at about $134M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Brigham Young University-Idaho declined 18.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $82.2M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Brigham Young University-Idaho (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$170M

2023 Salaries

0.285%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Brigham Young University-Idaho paid a median of $170M in salaries, which represents 49.2% of their overall expenditure ($345M) and a 0.285% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.51% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.99% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$67.8M

Instructional Salaries

606

Number of Employees

In 2023, Brigham Young University-Idaho paid a total of $67.8M to 606 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

606 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

126 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Brigham Young University-Idaho was No academic rank with 606 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brigham Young University-Idaho were Office and Administrative Support with 126 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 97 employees, and Management with 83 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Brigham Young University-Idaho was Male No academic rank with 501 employees, and Female No academic rank with 105 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Brigham Young University-Idaho.

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