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Brigham Young University
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | December 15 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 16 | |
| Other | August 3 |
Admitted Student Stats
55%
Submitting ACT
13%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 30
Average SAT Composite: 1326
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
34,464
Total Number of Undergrads
31,411
Classroom Sizes
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: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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:
| $9,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1040 |
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. 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 Aid Per Year
$6,325
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,919
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,781
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
15%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Cougars
School Colors
blue, white, and tan
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big Twelve Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Provo
Salt Lake City
Phoenix
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$71,500
What Students Are Saying
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