Brigham Young University at Provo

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Provo, UT

$5,970

Avg tuition

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About Brigham Young University at Provo

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Brigham Young University at Provo is a large private university located on an urban campus in Provo, Utah. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 33,376, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 69%. The university offers 173 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 75%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for students are $5,970.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

69% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.

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92% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

75% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 26-32

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1200-1410

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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36k

Students enrolled

92%

Online student enrollment

21:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

81%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

2%

Unknown

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Black

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Female student population

50%

Socio-economic diversity

14% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $5,970 $5,970
Graduate $7,510 $7,510

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $896
On-campus room and board $7,808
On-campus other expenses $4,920
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $7,808
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,808
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,808

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $19,594 $19,594
Off-campus without family $19,482 $19,482
Off-campus with family $11,674 $11,674

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

14%

State Grant Aid

18%

Institution Grant Aid

52%

Pell Grant

14%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,718
State Grant Aid $2,816
Institution Grant Aid $3,781
Pell Grant Aid $5,315

Financial Outlook

$12k

Average student debt after graduation

$47k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Education

BA

MA

DOC

9

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

10

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

11

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

12

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC