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Overview

Brigham Young University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Provo, Utah, United States. Founded in 1875, Brigham Young University (BYU) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. BYU offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 150-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 50-59%. This makes it an averagely selective. International students are welcome to apply. BYU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Brigham Young University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Brigham Young University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Brigham Young University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Brigham Young University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

Identity

Name
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Acronym BYU
Founded 1875
Motto Enter to learn, go forth to serve
Colours Dark blue, white and tan
Mascot Cosmo the Cougar

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Location

Address Main Campus
Provo
84602 Utah
United States
Brigham Young University's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Brigham Young University Phone Number (801) 422 4636
Brigham Young University Fax Number (801) 378 5278
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Brigham Young University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1923


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Brigham Young University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
  • American Association for Leisure and Recreation, Council on Accreditation
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions
  • Council on Education for Public Health
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
  • Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation
  • Teacher Education Accreditation Council


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Brigham Young University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Brigham Young University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Brigham Young University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Brigham Young University's academic range and degree level offering.



Brigham Young University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Brigham Young University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Brigham Young University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Brigham Young University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Brigham Young University.



Brigham Young University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Brigham Young University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Brigham Young University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Brigham Young University Admission Info


Brigham Young University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Brigham Young University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Brigham Young University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Brigham Young University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Brigham Young University's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is considered but not required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Brigham Young University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Brigham Young University's Admission Office Admission Office

A-153 ASB Box 21110
Provo 84602-1110
(801) 422 2507


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Size and Profile

Brigham Young University Size and Profile


Brigham Young University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Brigham Young University has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Brigham Young University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Brigham Young University's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.


Brigham Young University's Control Type Control Type

Brigham Young University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Brigham Young University's Entity Type Entity Type

Brigham Young University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Brigham Young University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Brigham Young University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Brigham Young University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Brigham Young University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Brigham Young University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Brigham Young University is Christian-Restorationist Religious Affiliation

Christian-Restorationist. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - www.lds.org



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Facilities and Services

Brigham Young University Facilities


Brigham Young University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Brigham Young University's Library
Brigham Young University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 3,936,802 physical volumes, 5,256,634 physical media, 6,037,777 digital/electronic media and 430 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 325 full-time employees, including 58 librarians. Brigham Young University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Brigham Young University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Brigham Young University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 7,073 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Brigham Young University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Brigham Young University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Brigham Young University Services


Brigham Young University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Brigham Young University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Brigham Young University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Brigham Young University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Brigham Young University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Brigham Young University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Brigham Young University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Brigham Young University
  • College of Health and Human Performance
  • College of Humanities
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
  • David O. McKay School of Education
  • Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology
  • J. Reuben Clark Law School
  • Marriott School of Management

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Memberships and Affiliations

Brigham Young University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Brigham Young University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brigham Young University public or private?

Brigham Young University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Brigham Young University profit or non-profit?

Brigham Young University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Brigham Young University in terms of enrollment?

Brigham Young University has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of Brigham Young University in terms of academic staff?

Brigham Young University's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.

Is Brigham Young University a coeducational institution?

Brigham Young University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Brigham Young University use?

Brigham Young University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Brigham Young University affiliated with?

Christian-Restorationist. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - www.lds.org

Does Brigham Young University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Brigham Young University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Brigham Young University's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Brigham Young University BYU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro). International students: 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Brigham Young University BYU located?

Brigham Young University is located in Provo, Utah, United States. Address: Main Campus.

Is Brigham Young University BYU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Brigham Young University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (since 1923).

Does Brigham Young University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Brigham Young University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Brigham Young University have a university library?

Yes Brigham Young University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 3,936,802 physical volumes, 5,256,634 physical media, 6,037,777 digital/electronic media and 430 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 325 full-time employees, including 58 librarians. Brigham Young University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Brigham Young University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Brigham Young University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 7,073 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Brigham Young University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Brigham Young University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Brigham Young University offer career services?

Yes

Does Brigham Young University offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Brigham Young University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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