Brigham Young University Provo

Overview

Brigham Young University-Provo (BYU), located in Provo, Utah, approximately 45 miles south of Salt Lake City, is a private institution established in 1875. It is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and integrates a religious education into its curriculum. The university fosters a rigorous academic environment with a high degree of application selectivity. BYU houses 11 colleges, offering a wide range of undergraduate programs, with notable emphasis on business, management, and education. The campus is characterized by a blend of modern and historic architectural styles with facilities to accommodate on-campus living for students. BYU's athletic teams, known as the Cougars, compete in the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference, with a storied history in football and basketball.

In the most recent statistical year 10,559 prospective students applied, and 7,040 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 5,565 enrolled in the school.  30,147 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,317 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $6,304 plus fees of $0. BYU is ranked 125 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.