Brigham Young University
Provo, UT 84602
About Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University (BYU) is a private research university in Provo, Utah, enrolling about 32,952 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 67.78% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $75,790 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Brigham Young University charges about 0.2× the national private non-profit median tuition ($6,688).
- Versus the Utah median, sticker tuition is 23% below.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 80.98%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $75,790.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Brigham Young University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1117% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
Brigham Young University awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 194 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | $6,688 | $15,564 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Utah (state median) | $8,658 | $10,360 | 21 |
| Suburban (locale median) | $13,135 | $18,048 | 684 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Brigham Young University really?
Key findings
- Brigham Young University charges about 0.2× the national private non-profit median tuition ($6,688).
- Versus the Utah median, sticker tuition is 23% below.
Brigham Young University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $6,688
Finding Brigham Young University charges about 0.2× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $6,688. That is about 0.2× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Utah median ($8,658), sticker tuition is 23% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.6×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Brigham Young University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Brigham Young University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Brigham Young University is $15,564.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $15,564 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $5,204 above the Utah median net price. Versus suburban campuses, net price runs $2,484 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Brigham Young University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Brigham Young University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Brigham Young University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$6,688
Avg. net price
$15,564
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $10,444 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,112 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,062 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,378 |
| $110,001+ | $20,542 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $26,752. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Brigham Young University is known for
Top program completions
- Management Science364
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other315
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other301
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology259
- Computer Science230
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 80% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1376
- Midpoint ACT: 29
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Brigham Young University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Brigham Young University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Brigham Young University.
Campus
Location
Provo, UT
City / state
- ZIP
- 84602
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is 14% below the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Rocky Mountains
- Carnegie
- Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Size
Enrollment
32,952
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 37,403
- Graduate
- 2,921
- Full-time share
- 91%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$11,069
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 32.10%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Brigham Young University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Brigham Young University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Brigham Young University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,850 | $4,850 | $13,070 |
| 2014 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $12,718 |
| 2015 | $5,150 | $5,150 | $12,597 |
| 2016 | $5,300 | $5,300 | $12,795 |
| 2017 | $5,460 | $5,460 | $12,974 |
| 2018 | $5,620 | $5,620 | $13,181 |
| 2019 | $5,790 | $5,790 | $13,322 |
| 2020 | $5,970 | $5,970 | $13,474 |
| 2021 | $6,120 | $6,120 | $13,522 |
| 2022 | $6,304 | $6,304 | $13,565 |
| 2023 | $6,496 | $6,496 | $14,487 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1376 (middle 50% not reported)
Midpoint 29 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.60
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Brigham Young University reported total enrollment of about 32,952 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (80.6%), Hispanic or Latino (8.0%), and Two or More Races (4.5%). About 32.10% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 13.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
91.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Brigham Young University in 2024 is 32,952 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 37,403 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,921 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
91.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
27.34% 100% Completion Time
80.98% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 27.34% of students graduating from Brigham Young University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Management Science: 73% male / 27% female
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 33% male / 67% female
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other: 72% male / 28% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Brigham Young University graduates earn a median of $75,790 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Brigham Young University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $75,790. Median federal loan debt: $11,069. Average net price used in cost models: $15,564.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Brigham Young University graduates report median earnings of $75,790 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Brigham Young University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (194 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Brigham Young University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Brigham Young University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Brigham Young University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$2.78B
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Utah median 48× the median ($57.7M)
- Rocky Mountains median 142× the median ($19.5M)
- U.S. median 105× the median ($26.4M)
- Utah median 15× the median ($5,500)
- Rocky Mountains median 8.0× the median ($10,274)
- U.S. median 6.8× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 70.5%
- Utah median 0.0 pp at median (70.5%)
- Rocky Mountains median 2.9 pp below median (73.3%)
- U.S. median 12.5 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $14,370
- Utah median 1.7× the median ($8,316)
- Rocky Mountains median 1.9× the median ($7,458)
- U.S. median 1.9× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $18,168
- Utah median 2.9× the median ($6,230)
- Rocky Mountains median 2.7× the median ($6,852)
- U.S. median 2.5× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Brigham Young University at a glance
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private non-profit institution in Provo, UT, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Management ScienceResearch and Experimental Psychology, OtherComputer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian80.6%Hispanic or Latino8.0%Two or More Races4.5%
Schools near Brigham Young University
Other campuses in Provo, UT when available, plus nearby institutions in Utah.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Utah, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is BYU located?
Brigham Young University is located in Provo, UT. The institution is also known as BYU.
What is BYU's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Brigham Young University (BYU) is 67.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 11,006 applicants and 7,615 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is BYU's tuition?
Brigham Young University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $6,688 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $15,564 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does BYU cost?
Reported tuition is $6,688 and average net price is $15,564 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,396 annually.
What explains BYU's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($15,564), completion (81.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($75,790). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at BYU?
Brigham Young University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 37,403 students, White (80.6%), Hispanic or Latino (8.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend BYU?
About 13.8% of students at Brigham Young University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Brigham Young University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Brigham Young University reports midpoint SAT about 1376 and midpoint ACT about 29.
What do graduates of Brigham Young University earn?
Median earnings are $58,450 six years after entry and $75,790 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Brigham Young University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 81.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Brigham Young University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,069.
Is Brigham Young University public or private?
Brigham Young University is a private nonprofit institution located in Provo, UT.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Utah college profile
- Utah college costs
- Utah colleges by ROI
- University of Utah vs Brigham Young University vs Utah State University
- Provo, Utah city profile
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- Suburban college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Utah
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.