Brigham Young University-Idaho (BYU-Idaho) is a private, four-year university owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located in Rexburg, Idaho. Founded in 1888 as Bannock Stake Academy and later known as Ricks College, the institution was elevated to university status in 2001 and became part of the Church Educational System alongside BYU-Provo and BYU-Hawaii. BYU-Idaho is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and offers bachelor's and associate degrees in business, education, engineering, health sciences, performing arts, social science, and technology. With approximately 43,000 enrolled students, BYU-Idaho is among the largest undergraduate-focused universities in the Pacific Northwest. The university is notable for its remarkably low tuition—approximately $4,800 per year for members of the LDS faith—making it one of the most affordable private universities in the United States. BYU-Idaho does not offer intercollegiate athletics, having voluntarily terminated its NAIA programs when transitioning from Ricks College, instead investing in an extensive intramural and recreational sports program open to all students. The university maintains a strict honor code consistent with LDS values. BYU-Idaho's diverse international student body of nearly 7,800 students—representing approximately 18 percent of total enrollment—reflects the global reach of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
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Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $4,800
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
