PrivateUrbanBrigham Young University
BYU
Provo, Utah 84602
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
Brigham Young University is a private institution in Provo with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1376, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 32.2K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
82% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $75,790 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,487.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Hence, October 16, 1875, is commonly held as BYU's founding date.
- •Said Young about his vision: "I hope to see an Academy established in Provo ...
- •1900 Classes at Brigham Young Academy commenced on January 3, 1876.
- •Dusenberry served as interim principal for several months until April 1876, when Brigham Young's choice for principal arrived—a German immigrant named Karl Maeser.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1376
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
88.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$8,310
Programs (238)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
89%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
245
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from UT state average + city premium