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Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Brigham Young University-Provo is a private research institution located in Provo, Utah, and founded by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. BYU offers study abroad programs through their satellite campuses in more than 20 sites, including London, Jerusalem, and Paris, and 65% of the student population speaks a second language. Tuition, which is steeply discounted for LDS church members, is largely funded by church donations, and Forbes listed the school as the #3 on the list of America’s Best Value Colleges.

Acceptance Rate:
67%
Average Net Price:
$13,150
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.9
Average ACT Composite
30
Average SAT Composite
1326

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$13,150
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$6,496
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$6,496
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$9,720
Books and Supplies
$1040
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$8,694
$30k - $48k
$9,858
$48k - $75k
$12,386
$75k - $110k
$16,004
$110k+
$17,113
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
38%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
32%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,325
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,919
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,781

 

Students receiving state aid
12%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1947
Students receiving federal aid
11%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,919
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$11,139
$30k - $48k
$10,147
$48k - $75k
$7,277
$75k - $110k
$3,905
$110k+
$764
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$65,997,684
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$86,072,525

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
8%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,457
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$114
Students receiving federal loans
8%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,168
Average Other Loans Per Year
$6,604

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church)
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
67%
Acceptance Rate
10559
Students Applied
57%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1029
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionDecember 15May 1
Spring Regular DecisionDecember 16
OtherAugust 3
Application Fee
$35
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
36%
Out-Of-State Students
24%
55%
Submitting ACT
13%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 30
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1326
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
640
75th
740
Reading
25th
640
75th
728
3.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
82%
3.50 - 3.74
14%
3.25 - 3.49
3%
3.00 - 3.24
1%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
55
Top 25%
87
Top 50%
99

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 801-422-4104
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
34,464
Total Number of Undergrads
31,411
0
100
21%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
75%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
21:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
50%
20-39 Students
30%
40-99 Students
15%
100+ Students
4%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
200

Faculty Overview

0
100
72%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
48%
52%
Residency
In-State Students
36%
Out-Of-State Students
24%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
50
Countries Represented
105
Ethnicity
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
8%
White
81%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
14%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
15%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
22%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Cougars
School Colors
blue, white, and tan
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big Twelve Conference
Total Male Athletes
331
Total Female Athletes
235
Intramural Sports
19
Sports Club
4
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading-Dance Team
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Brigham Young University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$71,500
Top 5 Cities
Provo
Salt Lake City
Phoenix
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Top 5 Employers
Brigham Young University
The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS
Utah Valley University
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Vivint Smart Home
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Engineering
Operations
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,750
Loan Default Rate
1%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$114
All of the professors are experts in their fields, and are willing to go the extra mile to help make sure you learn what you want to.
Michelle from Provo, UT
BYU is a great college. There are those classes where you will learn a whole ton if you haven't graduated preschool, and then conversely there are classes that are so difficult that they are impossible. So far, I haven't taken either of those type of classes. My classes have been perfect, just enough challenge to just enough work.
Each class teaches at different rates, so if you learn quick sign up for an honors or advanced course. In one class I learn more than twenty new things a day, in another only five or six. It depends on the class, but BYU has a faculty that will do what they can to help you learn at your rate.
Tyler from Highland, UT
I can feel my brain expanding and soaking up information every single day.
Rach from Illinois
College in general is going to be more intense than high school, and BYU is no exception. Although getting adjusted to the rigor of classes and extracurricular activities is challenging, there are so many people willing to help you, from professors to academic advisers to random people in your classes. I have learned so much in my field and about myself since coming to BYU!
Christina from CA
I love the BYU experience! The classes are invigorating and fun! Sure, the Classes are difficult but you have access to professors you can talk to one-on-one, all-day tutoring labs, and study groups that you can have anywhere on this beautiful campus. You will be able to maintain your knowledge on main subjects and expand your knowledge in new subjects. Not only do you grow mentally, but you can also grow spiritually as the professors share and incorporate the gospel into their lesson.
Carol from Provo, UT
There is SO much available here that you can't possibly be involved in everything. I know, I've tried. The professors are great, and generally willing to help you one-on-one. I didn't really take notes in high school, but here I am hanging on almost every word. Not only can I get a good grade, but I can learn valuable life lessons- for the workforce and in personal life.
Brandon from Vancouver, WA
As a student at BYU, the classes are challenging, but the things you learn are incredibly rewarding. The professors care about each student individually, and are always willing to talk about the course material with you, one on one. Several professors here have received national honors for the good they do for their students.
Joshua from Las Vegas, NV
BYU is such a great school. The professors are very intelligent and know what they're talking about. Classes are hard, but I am definitely learning a lot.
Annie from Cedar Hills, UT
The teachers are here to teach, not to just train you for a job. All of the teachers want you to succeed and do well there are always opportunities for students to get help.
Courtney from Kansas City, MO
Absolutely! My classes are even more challenging than all of the AP classes I took in high school. Plus, BYU has the benefit of being able to combine secular and religious education, so all that I'm learning in every class, ranging from chemistry to Book of Mormon, is applicable in all aspects of my life, religious or secular.
Merridee from Redding, CA