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Brigham Young University

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Provo, Utah 84602

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Brigham Young University is a private institution in Provo with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1376, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 32.2K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

82% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $75,790 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,487.

Established
1875
Motto
No official mottoUnofficial mottoes include:"The glory of God is intelligence""Enter to learn, go forth to serve""The world is our campus"
Mascot
Cosmo the Cougar
Type
Private research university
Conference
Division I of the NCAA
Division
Division I

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69%Acceptance
1376SAT Avg
32,221Students
21:1Student:Faculty
82%Grad Rate
$75,790Earnings 10yr
$14,487Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate69.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1376

Reading & WritingMid: 670
650720
MathMid: 660
640730

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2832

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$6,496
Room & Board$9,720
Books & Supplies$1,040
Total Cost of Attendance$20,879
Average Net Price$14,487
Median Debt at Graduation$11,069
Monthly Payment (10yr)$117

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,531
$30–48K$10,224
$48–75K$12,374
$75–110K$16,389
$110K+$20,042

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

88.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$8,310

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

245

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

63

Burglary

13

Aggravated Assault

8

Robbery

21

Motor Vehicle Theft

26

Sex Offenses

2

Arson

64

Drug Arrests

48

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (238)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

89%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads
32,221
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
14%
Pell Grant Recipients
32%

Race & Ethnicity

White 81%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate82.2%
Freshman Retention89.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$58,450
10 Years$75,790

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#110
vs 2024
Forbes
#40
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#22
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Volleyball which

History & Fun Facts

  • Hence, October 16, 1875, is commonly held as BYU's founding date.
  • Said Young about his vision: "I hope to see an Academy established in Provo ...
  • 1900 Classes at Brigham Young Academy commenced on January 3, 1876.
  • Dusenberry served as interim principal for several months until April 1876, when Brigham Young's choice for principal arrived—a German immigrant named Karl Maeser.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from UT state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
37 mi(64 min)
Denverpop. 710K
354 mi(614 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
471 mi(816 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SLC Salt Lake City41 mi
BOI Boise328 mi
LAS Las Vegas345 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2092 mi · ~60h 26m drive
New York, NY1963 mi · ~56h 43m drive
Hartford, CT2017 mi · ~58h 16m drive
Providence, RI2081 mi · ~60h 7m drive
Albany, NY1953 mi · ~56h 25m drive
Syracuse, NY1829 mi · ~52h 50m drive
Rochester, NY1755 mi · ~50h 42m drive
Buffalo, NY1693 mi · ~48h 55m drive
Philadelphia, PA1914 mi · ~55h 18m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1658 mi · ~47h 54m drive
Harrisburg, PA1821 mi · ~52h 36m drive
Newark, NJ1954 mi · ~56h 27m drive
Washington, DC1834 mi · ~52h 59m drive
Baltimore, MD1850 mi · ~53h 27m drive
Atlanta, GA1563 mi · ~45h 9m drive
Charlotte, NC1710 mi · ~49h 24m drive
Raleigh, NC1813 mi · ~52h 23m drive
Miami, FL2064 mi · ~59h 38m drive
Orlando, FL1894 mi · ~54h 43m drive
Tampa, FL1862 mi · ~53h 47m drive
Nashville, TN1375 mi · ~39h 43m drive
New Orleans, LA1407 mi · ~40h 39m drive
Richmond, VA1838 mi · ~53h 6m drive
Chicago, IL1252 mi · ~36h 10m drive
Detroit, MI1485 mi · ~42h 54m drive
Minneapolis, MN988 mi · ~28h 33m drive
St. Louis, MO1147 mi · ~33h 8m drive
Kansas City, MO910 mi · ~26h 17m drive
Indianapolis, IN1345 mi · ~38h 51m drive
Columbus, OH1508 mi · ~43h 34m drive
Cleveland, OH1560 mi · ~45h 4m drive
Milwaukee, WI1237 mi · ~35h 44m drive
Dallas, TX971 mi · ~28h 3m drive
Houston, TX1169 mi · ~33h 46m drive
Austin, TX1042 mi · ~30h 6m drive
San Antonio, TX1054 mi · ~30h 27m drive
Los Angeles, CA561 mi · ~16h 12m drive
San Francisco, CA603 mi · ~17h 25m drive
San Diego, CA604 mi · ~17h 27m drive
Seattle, WA734 mi · ~21h 12m drive
Portland, OR665 mi · ~19h 13m drive
Denver, CO354 mi · ~10h 14m drive
Phoenix, AZ471 mi · ~13h 36m drive
Salt Lake City, UT37 mi · ~1h 4m drive
Honolulu, HI2997 mi · ~86h 35m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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