Brigham Young University

Provo, UT · Private · Big 12

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Admission rate

Brigham Young University admitted 67.8% of applicants university-wide (7,929 of 11,698).

CohortAdmit rateAdmittedApplicants
University-wide67.8%7,92911,698
In-state71.5%3,0784,306
Out-of-state65.8%4,7297,185
International applicants58.9%122207
Men60.8%3,3245,470
Women73.9%4,6056,228

Also offers Early Action — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.

Of 7,929 admitted students, 6,147 enrolled (77.5% yield).

Brigham Young University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.

Test scores and GPA of admitted students

SAT (mid-50%)
1290–1440
ACT (mid-50%)
28–32
GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
3.75–4.00

Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)

Brigham Young University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.

Cost and financial aid

Published cost of attendance: $22,340/yr.

Out-of-state tuition$6,688
Fees, housing, food, books & other$15,652
Sticker cost of attendance$22,340/yr

Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)

Under $30k$10,444
$30k–48k$10,112
$48k–75k$13,062
$75k–110k$16,378
Over $110k$20,542

U.S. Dept. of Education · College Scorecard — average net price by family income (Title IV, from IPEDS) · 2023

US applicants

Need- and merit-based aid available.

  • Heritage Scholarship — full Latter-day Saint tuition for eight semesters (Merit)
  • National Merit Scholarship — full Latter-day Saint tuition for up to eight semesters (Merit)
  • National Merit Scholarship (BYU-sponsored) — full Latter-day Saint tuition for up to eight semesters (Merit)
  • Presidential Scholarship (Dallin H. Oaks Scholarship) — 150% of Latter-day Saint tuition for eight semesters (Presidential)

International applicants

Some aid available for internationals.

  • Heritage Scholarship — full Latter-day Saint tuition for eight semesters (Merit)
  • National Merit Scholarship (BYU-sponsored) — full Latter-day Saint tuition for up to eight semesters (Merit)
  • Presidential Scholarship (Dallin H. Oaks Scholarship) — 150% of Latter-day Saint tuition for eight semesters (Presidential)

Brigham Young University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024

Application requirements

US applicants

  • Ecclesiastical Endorsement
  • Essays
  • Activities
  • Other Recommendation
  • Academic Recommendation
  • Seminary Recommendation
  • Application fee

International applicants

  • Ecclesiastical Endorsement
  • Essays
  • Activities
  • Other Recommendation
  • Academic Recommendation
  • Seminary Recommendation
  • Application fee
  • English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
  • GPA credential conversion
  • Predicted Class XII marksheet
  • Financial documentation (I-20)

Brigham Young University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025

Essay prompts

  1. A BYU education will be spiritually strengthening. BYU students have a unique opportunity to seek learning by study and by faith. Describe the reasons you want to learn in an environment like this. (1500 character limit)Required
  2. Briefly describe a time that your efforts have fallen short, a goal was not accomplished, or an aspiration was not achieved (500 character limit). What steps did you take to recover from this defeat? What resources did you use? How and why are you different today? (1500 character limit)Required
  3. We strive to create a rich and varied educational environment through admitting students with a wide range of: Goals Interests Skills and talents Life experiences Perspectives Cultures Tell us your story. What will you contribute to our university community? Be specific. (1500 character limit)Required
  4. Have you become aware of significant needs in your family, school, and/or community? Please explain how you have worked toward meeting those needs. (1500 character limit)Required
  5. Describe a topic, idea, or experience that you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. What have you done to learn more or engage further in the topic, idea or experience? What resources do you use to learn more? (1500 character limit)Required

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Graduate outcomes

Median earnings
$75,790
Median earnings · 10 years after entry
Graduation rate
81%
Within 150% of normal time
First-year retention
91%
Return for year two · CDS Section B
Median debt
$11,069
At graduation

Brigham Young University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.

Published rankings

  • U.S. News National: #110
  • WSJ: #63
  • Forbes: #40
  • Niche: #82
  • QS: #1001

Deadlines

  • 2026-12-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline

Brigham Young University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024

Academics and campus

Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (15%), Biological & life sciences (13%), Engineering (8%).

Student–faculty ratio: 22:1 · 45% of class sections have under 20 students.

Brigham Young University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.

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