Brigham Young University (BYU)
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Brigham Young University (BYU) is a large research university in Provo, Utah. BYU is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and is religiously, politically, and culturally conservative. Students agree to adhere to an honor code, and core requirements include five religion courses. BYU has excellent choirs and other performing groups, and numerous study abroad and foreign language offerings.
Affordability: BYU has exceptionally low tuition, reflected in its low net price ($13,432). They offer need- and merit-based aid. Most students do not take out student loans. According to NCES data, 10% of freshman borrowed an average of $5,687 in 2020-21. BYU is especially affordable for higher-income families.
Rankings:
#89 national research universities, U.S. News
#114 colleges and universities, CollegeSimply
#1 best college in Utah, Niche
Popular Majors (NCES):
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
Accounting
Finance
Psychology
Information Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Human Development/Family Studies
Economics
Computer Science
Nursing
English
Elementary Education
Students, Admissions, enrollment, graduation rates (NCES):
31,642 undergraduate students; 3,169 graduate students
59% acceptance rate
79% enrolled
77% graduation rate