Brigham Young University

Provo, UT · Midsize city

AskSchool #141 of 300Private nonprofitDoctoral university – high research (R2)Religious affiliationTest optional
Acceptance rate
67.8%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$15,564
Sticker price $22,690
Graduation rate
81%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$75,790
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
67.8%
Applicants (fall 2023)
11,006
Admitted (fall 2023)
7,615
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
6,067
Yield (admitted who enroll)
80%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
75%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
62%
SAT reading, middle 50%
640–730
SAT math, middle 50%
630–730
ACT composite, middle 50%
28–32
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
12% / 46%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$10,444
Family income $30–48k$10,112
Family income $48–75k$13,062
Family income $75–110k$16,378
Family income $110k+$20,542
Full sticker price (per year)
$22,690
Tuition & fees – in-state
$6,688
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$6,688
Median debt at graduation
$11,069
Students with federal loans
11%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
81%
Freshmen who return for year 2
91%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$50,157
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$75,790

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
32,952
Graduate students
2,921
Student-to-faculty ratio
21 : 1
Women
52%
Students receiving Pell grants
32%
Full-time faculty
70%

Undergraduate diversity

White81%
Hispanic8.0%
Two or more4.5%
International2.8%
Asian1.6%
Unknown1.6%
Pacific Islander0.5%
Black0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing17%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences12%
Engineering8.3%
Computer & Information Sciences8.0%
Health Professions6.8%
Social Sciences6.3%
Education5.6%
Psychology5.3%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
C. Shane Reese
Main phone
(801) 422-4636
Address
Main Campus, Provo, UT 84602

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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