Brigham Young University: Review & Facts

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Brigham Young University is a large four-year, private not-for-profit school with 34,465 students enrolled. This school was established in 1875 and is one of the 7 schools and colleges located in Provo, Utah.

Brigham Young University is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Academic Offerings

At Brigham Young University you can obtain your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
204
Brigham Young University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 204 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Computer Science, Accounting and Finance, Biology, and Engineering. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Brigham Young University is very high at 90% (well above Utah average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
90%
Good
The graduation rate at Brigham Young University is very good - 82%.

Student to faculty ratio at Brigham Young University is reasonably decent -- 21:1. Read more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is low - around $6,400 a year.

Read the details about Brigham Young University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
67%
Doable
According to recent data, 10,559 applications were submitted and 7,040 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Brigham Young University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Brigham Young University offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Brigham Young University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Brigham Young University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 7,700 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Brigham Young University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Brigham Young University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Brigham Young University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Brigham Young University
Main Campus
Provo, Utah
84602, USA
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