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Brigham Young University

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Provo, Utah 84602

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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
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

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

Programs (238)

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
8 Years$66,055
10 Years$75,790

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$29,600
Men
$90,500

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