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Brigham Young University Provo

Provo, Utah

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Overview

Enrollment

34,464
Brigham Young University Provo overview
Location Provo, Utah
Online byu.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church)
Brigham Young University Provo overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Brigham Young University (BYU) is situated in Provo, Utah, approximately 45 miles south of Salt Lake City at the base of the Wasatch Mountains. The 560-acre campus, characterized by its modernist architecture and mountain backdrop, serves as the flagship institution of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' educational system. Founded in 1875 as Brigham Young Academy, the university maintains strict honor code requirements for its students and offers comprehensive academic programs across nine colleges, with particular strength in accounting, engineering, computer science, and animation. The campus features extensive student housing options, including both apartment-style complexes and traditional dormitories, while its NCAA Division I athletic program competes in the Big 12 Conference, with notable success in football and volleyball.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

9/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

9/10

Outcomes

9/10

Value

BYU is rated within the top 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very High
Brigham Young University Provo overview
SAT 1280/1468
ACT 27/32
GPA 3.89

Applications Accepted

66.7% 
Brigham Young University Provo overview
Applications Due Dec 16, 2024
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $35

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$6,304
Costs for Brigham Young University Provo
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$960
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $8,560
Budget for Other Expenses$5,296
Total One Year Cost$21,120

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$69,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

78% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Brigham Young University Provo students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 13%
Biology 11%
Social Sciences 11%
Education 10%
Visual and Performing Arts 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024