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Brigham Young University

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Start: 2026-04-17T14:00:00
Location: Brigham Young University

BYU

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

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69%Acceptance

1376SAT Avg

32,221Students

21:1Student:Faculty

82%Grad Rate

$75,790Earnings 10yr

$14,487Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Brigham Young University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate69.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1376

Reading & WritingMid: 670

650720

MathMid: 660

640730

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29

2832

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

69.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1376

Yield Rate

35.0%

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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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,487

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

8800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$8,310

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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

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Programs (238)

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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

Rankings

U.S. News

#110

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Forbes

#40

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#22

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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.
•At that time, the school was still privately supported by members of the community and was not absorbed and sponsored officially by the church until July 18, 1896.

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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)

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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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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Salt Lake City (SLC)41 miles

Rental car

62 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

82 min$49-82

Boise (BOI)328 miles

Rental car

492 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

656 min$394-656

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Brigham Young University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award