Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University Overview

Brigham Young University is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Provo, Utah. Brigham Young University was founded in 1875 and the school currently enrolls around 34,802 students a year, including 31,633 undergraduates. Brigham Young University ensures housing for students. The majority of students live on campus but first-year students are not required to live in the dorms.

📆 Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2023 is December 16. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should find out if they have been admitted by February 21.

Student Involvement at Brigham Young University

Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and 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.

2022 Brigham Young University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	59%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.9
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	20%
Tuition	$6,304
Percent of Need Met	34.8%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$7,213

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Is Brigham Young University a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how selective a college is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better view of what Brigham Young University offers and if the college might be the right college for you.

Brigham Young University Acceptance Rate 2022

Brigham Young University is moderately difficult to get into. Brigham Young University admitted 59% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 11,608 students applied to Brigham Young University and 6,870 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Brigham Young University

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

Approximately 89% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Brigham Young Universityreturn for their sophomore year. Around 54% of students who started at Brigham Young University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. 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 rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Brigham Young University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

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 34.8% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Brigham Young University full-time are awarded $7,213 a year in financial aid, on average.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2022 was around $12,627 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some 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 be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Brigham Young University.

Based on this information, does Brigham Young University seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! 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 would like to see Brigham Young University for yourself, be sure to 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.

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