BYU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 67.78%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1360. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $6,688
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at BYU:
- Total Enrollment: 35,873, including 898 online students
- 32,952 Undergraduate, 2,921 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 48.8% men, 51.2% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 81%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 91%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 291 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 120 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
BYU Overview
Brigham Young University (BYU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Provo, UT. Brigham Young University was newly classified as an R1 University in 2025 due to its significant growth in research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The BYU's tuition & fees is $6,688 for the academic year 2024-2025. 73% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,639.
The school has a total enrollment of 35,873 and the students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1 (4.76%).
BYU's acceptance rate is 67.78% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 77.53%. The median SAT score is 1360 and the ACT score is 30.
BYU ranked 38th in National Universities and 1st in Utah Colleges rankings. Brigham Young University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Brigham Young University is $6,688. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,416.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,886 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,749.
| Undergraduate | $6,688 |
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| Graduate | $8,416 |
| Undergraduate | $6,886 |
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| Graduate | $8,749 |
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Brigham Young University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at BYU
| Learning Opportunities |
| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
| On-Campus Services |
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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