Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Provo, Utah. Brigham Young University was founded in 1875 and now enrolls around 36,450 students a year, including 33,365 undergrads. Brigham Young University offers housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Brigham Young University! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Brigham Young University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Brigham Young University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Planning to play sports? Brigham Young University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Brigham Young University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Brigham Young University on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is December 15. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by February 18.

2021 Brigham Young University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	69%
Average GPA	3.9
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	29%
Tuition	$5,970

Is Brigham Young University a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a university is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what Brigham Young University offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Brigham Young University

It is moderately difficult to get into Brigham Young University. Around 69% of applicants get into Brigham Young University each year. Out of 11,292 applications received in 2021, 7,820 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Brigham Young University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 91% of students who start at Brigham Young University return for their second year of college. Brigham Young University's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 75%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Brigham Young University Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Brigham Young University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Brigham Young University meets 35.6% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Brigham Young University full-time are awarded $7,338 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $16,000 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Brigham Young University. Based on this information, how does Brigham Young University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Brigham Young University a good school for you?

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Where is Brigham Young University Located?

Brigham Young University is located in the suburban setting of Provo, Utah, less than an hour from Salt Lake City.

If you want to see Brigham Young University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 15 to Provo, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Salt Lake City International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Brigham Young University and Provo are like without leaving home.

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