Private Four-Year Universities in Idaho
Brigham Young University-Idaho (BYU-Idaho) Overview Brigham Young University-Idaho (BYU-Idaho) is a private university located in Rexburg, Idaho. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), offering a blend of spiritual and academic education. History Founded in 1888 as Bannock Stake Academy, it became Ricks College in 1923 and was later renamed BYU-Idaho in 2001. The institution transitioned from a two-year college to a four-year university, significantly expanding its academic programs and campus…