Brigham Young University (BYU)
Private nonprofit four-year university in Provo, UT that costs an average of $13,397 a year after financial aid, admits 68% of applicants and graduates 81% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$13,397
Acceptance rate
68%
Graduation rate
81%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$80,228
Private nonprofitMidsize city32,952 undergraduates
Cost of BYU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $21,235 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,888 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $10,716 |
| Books and supplies | $400 |
| Average net price after aid | $13,397 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $9,893 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,507 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,268 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $12,916 |
| $110,001+ | $19,162 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with BYU's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 68% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,376 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 640–730 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 630–730 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 28–32 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 81% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 91% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $63,970 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $80,228 |
| Rank in Utah (earnings) | 1st of 12 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $12,250 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $139 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 35% |
| Students with federal loans | 10% |
Majors and programs at BYU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (97)
Certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (67)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 293 | $127,622 | $41,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 197 | $106,486 | $15,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 48 | $93,229 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 47 | $86,711 | — |
| Public Administration | 149 | $68,033 | $26,896 |
| Social Work | 73 | $56,143 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 182 | — | $18,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 38 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 12 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 3 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | 3 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 7 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 6 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 20 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 25 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 37 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 51 | — | — |
| Construction Management | 1 | — | — |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 10 | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 58 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 48 | — | — |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 37 | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 3 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 33 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 23 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 6 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 11 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 7 | — | — |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 18 | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 21 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 35 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 198 | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 10 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 36 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 35 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 13 | — | — |
| Music | 28 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 9 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 3 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | 24 | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 11 | — | — |
| Physics | 16 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 5 | — | — |
| Psychology | 19 | — | — |
| Public Health | 46 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 11 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 23 | — | — |
| Religious Education | 9 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 22 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 11 | — | — |
| Sociology | 14 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 16 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 12 | — | — |
| Statistics | 31 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 19 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 25 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 16 | — | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 12 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (30)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 1 | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 14 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 19 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 34 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 11 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 15 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 8 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 6 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 11 | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 7 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 10 | — | — |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 9 | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | — | — |
| Law | — | — | $45,500 |
| Mathematics | 4 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 11 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 3 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 6 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 2 | — | — |
| Physics | 8 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 5 | — | — |
| Psychology | 12 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | — | — |
| Sociology | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 5 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 12 | — | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 5 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 254 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museology/Museum Studies | 2 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Utah
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City | $27,314 | 86% | $72,729 |
| Utah State University | Logan | $12,644 | 92% | $59,177 |
| Southern Utah University | Cedar City | $10,887 | 82% | $53,925 |
| Western Governors University | Salt Lake City | $12,748 | — | $76,999 |
| Nightingale College | Salt Lake City | $35,059 | — | $79,752 |
| Westminster University | Salt Lake City | $22,516 | 67% | $70,627 |
| Provo College | Provo | $26,863 | — | $42,739 |
| Neumont College of Computer Science | Salt Lake City | $36,138 | 87% | — |
About BYU
| Type | Private nonprofit four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Provo, UT |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 32,952 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | byu.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is BYU's acceptance rate?
Brigham Young University admits 68% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,376 on the SAT.
How much does BYU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $21,235 a year (tuition and fees: $6,888). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,397 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,893.
How much do BYU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $80,228 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 1st of 12 similar colleges in Utah. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer science ($102,904 a year after graduation).
What is BYU's graduation rate?
81% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 91% of first-year students return for a second year.