Brigham Young University

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Provo, UT
4.4 17 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Utah

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Overview

Total enrollment

35,873

Location Provo, Utah
Website byu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church)

Best Colleges Rank

#131

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

BYU is rated within the top 24% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

9 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Brigham Young University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1270/1460
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 28/32
GPA 3.89

Acceptance Rate

67.8%

Applications Due Dec 16, 2026
Enrollment Rate 77.5%
Application Fee $35

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$6,688

Costs for Brigham Young University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$6,688
Books and Supplies		$392
Other Fees		$0
Room and Board		$10,396
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,464
Total One Year Cost		$21,940

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Student 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 majors at Brigham Young University are Business, Biology, and Social Sciences. 13% of students major in Business, 11% in Biology, and 11% in Social Sciences.