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About BYU-Idaho

You Belong at BYU-Idaho

At BYU-Idaho, our 34,000 on-campus students receive personalized attention from expert faculty with years of industry experience.

With affordable tuition, a vibrant campus life, and free resources like tutoring and career support, students are equipped for both academic and personal success.
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Christ-Centered, Mission-Driven

BYU-Idaho is founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Our mission is to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, the Church, and their communities.

“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 the existence of Brigham Young University-Idaho.”
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Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, BYU-Idaho President 1997–2004

Two female students laugh with a male student near the Ricks Gardens on the BYU-Idaho campus.

BYU-Idaho's Mission Centers Around Four Key Components


Teaching-Focused Faculty
Realizing Potential in Everyone
Offering a High-Value Education
Real-World Preparation

Gather Together for Devotional

Weekly devotionals are an important part of a BYU-Idaho education. We invite everyone to participate in devotional each week. Your life and your BYU-Idaho experience will be greatly enriched.
Devotional Hilary Weber - Jan 2019
Charge your spiritual batteries by coming together each Tuesday for an inspired message designed to uplift and edify you.

Weekly Devotionals
Several BYU-Idaho students listen intently during a devotional at the BYU-Idaho Center.
Explore previous speeches from BYU-I presidents, Church leaders, faculty, and staff that blend discipline with discipleship.

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“If you're at the Lord's university, you can let the Lord be your teacher, and He'll surprise you with where He takes you and who you become. ... Trust Him. This is His place, and He knows how to do His work. He is the Master Teacher.”
Aaron Fillmore, Exercise Physiology Major
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Among the Nation's Safest College Campuses

The city of Rexburg, home of BYU-Idaho, is ranked as the second safest college town in the United States by Research.com.

Commitment to campus safety allows our students to focus on their education and gives parents peace of mind about sending their children off to college.

More About Life on Campus

A group of BYU-Idaho students safely exit the Manwaring Center during a class change.

Facts & Figures

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34K+
ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS
A campus that’s big enough for new connections, yet small enough to foster lifelong friendships.
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13K+
RETURNED MISSIONARIES
Returned missionaries thrive in an academic setting that strengthens the Christlike values from their missions.
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27
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
Smaller class sizes ensure you receive more personalized, one-on-one mentoring from experienced faculty.
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100+
MAJORS & DEGREES
Explore countless degree options to find the perfect path that aligns with your interests and goals.

Experience Rexburg

Rexburg is a scenic college town with some of the most famous outdoor sites of North America, all mere minutes away from campus. Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the Grand Tetons, and Yellowstone National Park are all in Rexburg's backyard—and it's a pretty big backyard!

Explore Rexburg

A winter view of the Rexburg Temple with a rising mountain range in the background.

The Rexburg water tower, which prominently displays the name Rexburg upon it, is one the most visible landmarks in the area.

A front view of the Romance Theatre near sunset.
Rushing waterfalls at Fall Creek with a lake, trees, and mountains in the background.
A front view of the Rexburg Tabernacle, looking west.
A vibrant sunset overcasts the clouds above a local farm near Rexburg.

Our Rich Heritage

Become part of BYU-Idaho's rich history of service and faith. Founded by pioneers in 1888, the sacrifice, humility, and discipleship of our founders guides our past and our future.

More About Our History

A vintage photograph of graduates in front of the original Spori Building, also called the Ricks Academy Building.
On November 12, 1888, the Bannock Stake Academy was created in Rexburg, Idaho, by Latter-day Saint pioneers.
By its centennial, Ricks College was the largest private 2-year college in the United States.
On June 21, 2000, President Gordon B. Hinckley announced Ricks College would transition to a 4-year university.
Admissions offers in-person and virtual tours so you can experience campus firsthand and see if BYU-Idaho is right for you.