BYU Ratings and Reviews

  • 8/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Provo, UT
  • 4.4 17 reviews
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BYU Ratings and Reviews

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

Student Review Summary

4.4

Approved reviews

17 student reviews

13 out of 17 (76%) reviewers rated 4 stars or higher

Students rate Campus Safety highest and Party and Bar Scene lowest.

Rating snapshot

  • 5 stars
    12
  • 4 stars
    1
  • 3 stars
    3
  • 2 stars
    0
  • 1 star
    1

Average by category

  • Overall Rating
    4.4
  • Academics
    4.5
  • Value for Money
    4.6
  • Professors / Faculty
    4.2
  • Campus Atmosphere
    4.3
  • Housing
    3.8
  • Campus Safety
    4.7
  • Student Life
    4.3
  • Party and Bar Scene
    0.9

Student and Parent Reviews

If you are a student, former student, faculty member or parent, please help guide other prospective students by sharing your personal experiences at this college. What is it really like to go to Brigham Young University?

Jul 15, 2026
Rating 5 out of 5

I was not a member of the church. Socially that had some impact but not much. I took the required religion classes and found that interesting. I went to medical school after three years and was well prepared. I greatly appreciate my experience and the opportunity I had.

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Oct 27, 2025
Rating 1 out of 5

The school is very Morman.

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Jan 25, 2024
Rating 3 out of 5

As a current student here at BYU, one should know that the party life is absolutely non-existent. This is due to the religious views in life. I feel like one should stay clear of BYU. I would rather suggest Metro-Community College. SIKE!!! BYU has an intense underground party life. They be smoking it up down there.

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May 11, 2021
Rating 5 out of 5

An amazing experience for anyone.

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Oct 30, 2019
Rating 5 out of 5

BYU is a great school although it is very difficult and there is a lot of homework, so don't slack off and don't procrastinate.

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Dec 6, 2018
Rating 5 out of 5

I loved going to BYU. I received my masters there. The campus is very social and the students walking around seem happier than at other universities I have attended.

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Sep 23, 2018
Rating 5 out of 5

I look back on my time at BYU with fondness. The beautiful campus offers a fantastic atmosphere so you could study effectively anywhere. School offers a large selection of classes, even fun classes to give yourself a break. High moral standards offers a safe place to live. Great experiences (academically and socially) that prepared me for admission to medical school. Would highly recommend BYU to anyone.

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Aug 21, 2018
Rating 5 out of 5

I enjoyed my experience. Quality professors and classes. Prepared me well for my professional career ? top 5 school in my major. Clean cut students. Fun sports teams to follow. Fun intramural sports programs (played soccer, football, ultimate frisbee and softball during my time there).

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Apr 12, 2018
Rating 5 out of 5

Wonderful school.

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Jan 11, 2018
Rating 5 out of 5

Amazing atmosphere and great morals

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Sep 15, 2017
Rating 5 out of 5

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May 2, 2017
Rating 5 out of 5

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Mar 29, 2016
Rating 3 out of 5

It's safely.

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Mar 12, 2016
Rating 3 out of 5

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Mar 9, 2016
Rating 5 out of 5

The school does not except any high school or community college grades over 4.0. An A+ is still a 4.0. It has very, very strict rules against tobacco, alcohol, and drug use, even off-campus. BYU accepts students of any religion as long as the student qualifies academically and abides by their very strict morality clause. Non-LDS (non-Mormon) students pay higher tuition then LDS students. This is because BYU is supported by contributions from LDS members around the world.

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Jul 16, 2015
Rating 5 out of 5

As long as you're cool with the Honor Code (which eliminates any chance of traditional college partying), this is one of the best colleges in the country. Outstanding in every way, with top-notch academics. You'll be extremely well positioned for a great career or grad school. (BYU positioned me for a prestigious business career and then getting into grad school in the Ivy League.)

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Oct 21, 2014
Rating 4 out of 5

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Rate Brigham Young University

Share your ratings for BYU across academics, campus life, and more to help prospective students understand what it's really like to attend.

Your Overall Experience *

If a friend asked whether BYU was worth it, what would your gut say?

Academics *

Did classes challenge you and leave you feeling like you actually learned something?

Value for Money *

Considering tuition, aid, and what you got out of it, did the cost feel justified?

Professors and Faculty *

Were instructors accessible, engaged, and invested in students or mostly going through the motions?

Campus Atmosphere *

Did the campus feel welcoming and full of energy, or more like a place you simply passed through?

Student Housing *

Were dorms and residence halls somewhere you'd want to live, or a constant source of frustration?

Campus Safety *

Did you feel comfortable walking around at night, or did safety ever weigh on your mind?

Student Life *

Was it easy to find your people, make friends, and stay socially connected?

Party and Bar Scene *

Do weekends have a pulse here, or does the social scene quiet down once classes end?

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Last updated: August 2026