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About Brigham Young University

faith-based missionlds affiliatedstrong business programslarge doctoral university

Brigham Young University is a private research university in Provo, UT, known for its faith-based mission, lds affiliated, and strong business programs. With an acceptance rate of 67%, The Y is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 5,565 students each year. The Y is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1280–1450, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. The Y offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $6,254 per year; the sticker price of $20,146 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Brigham Young University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

67%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1365
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.75 – 4.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1280 – 1450 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 28 – 32

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Brigham Young University

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Essay Strategy
BYU places enormous weight on its essays, and the school explicitly values how applicants connect their faith, service, and personal values to their academic goals. Be direct and specific about how the gospel or your personal convictions have shaped your academic and life direction, since vague spirituality statements will not stand out.
Application Strategy
All applicants to BYU must submit an ecclesiastical endorsement from their bishop or branch president, so contact your ecclesiastical leader early in the process to ensure the endorsement is submitted well before the application deadline. A missing or late endorsement will make your application incomplete regardless of your academic profile.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Brigham Young University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$20k/yr$10.4k
30k-48k~$20k/yr$10.1k
48k-75k~$20k/yr$13.1k
75k-110k~$20k/yr$16.4k
110k+~$20k/yr$20.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

82%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$58k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
30,683
Undergrad Enrollment
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