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Brigham Young University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Dormitory capacity 7,073
Religious affiliation Mormon
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
Acceptance rate 59%
Students retention rate 89%
On-time graduation rate 77%

Located in Provo, Utah, BYU–Provo is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Brigham Young University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

BYU–Provo boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

59.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,120

Cost of attendance at Brigham Young University in 2022 for students from Utah.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Utah's average $6,668
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,120

Cost of attendance at Brigham Young University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Utah's average $19,595
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 48 of freshman students at Brigham Young University received on average $5,867 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,867
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 749 12% $4,867 $3,645,404
Other Federal Grant 749 12% $4,867 $3,645,404
State Grant/Scholarships 644 11% $2,565 $1,651,728
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2,726 45% $4,370 $11,911,460
Total Grant & Scholarships 2,933 48% $5,867 $17,208,592

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Brigham Young University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Brigham Young University students is 76.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 79.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 72.7%.

76.8%

  • asian 79.2% 61 students
  • African American 56.0% 14 students
  • white 77.8% 2,695 students
  • unknown 82.0% 41 students
  • hawaiian 47.6% 10 students
  • hispanic 70.8% 143 students
  • International Students 74.4% 64 students
  • Mixed Race 69.6% 119 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Division I-A Independents
  • Baseball West Coast Conference
  • Basketball West Coast Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Mountain Pacific Sports Federation

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Brigham Young University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Brigham Young University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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