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BYUProvo, UT

Acceptance rate

Total applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students for the most recent admission cycle.

68.6%acceptance rate
Applied
12,141
Admitted
8,331
Enrolled
6,743

Early admissions

BYU does not offer an Early Decision or Early Action plan; all applicants apply through Regular Decision.

Early Decision
Not offered
Early Action
Not offered
Restrictive EA
Not offered

Standardized tests

BYU is currently test-optional — you may apply without submitting scores.

SAT Accepted?

ACT Accepted?

Test Optional?

SAT Scores

4001600
25th Percentile
1290
50th Percentile
1360
75th Percentile
1430

ACT Scores

136
25th Percentile
28
50th Percentile
30
75th Percentile
32

Admissions factors

How BYU weighs each part of your application.

→ Importance

Rigor of High School Record

Academic GPA

Standardized Test Scores

Application Essay

Recommendations

Extracurricular Activities

Character / Personal Qualities

Talent / Ability

First Generation

Level of Applicant's Interest

Class Rank

Volunteer Work

Work Experience

Geographical Residence

State Residency

Alumni Relation

Racial / Ethnic Status

Religious Affiliation

Cost of attendance

Estimated full-time annual cost from BYU's Common Data Set.

$23,408
Tuition & Fees
$7,096
Room & Board
$11,200
Other Expenses
$5,112
Total
$23,408

Private universities charge the same tuition regardless of state residency.

What families actually pay

$0–30k~$10k
$30–48k~$10k
$48–75k~$13k
$75–110k~$16k
$110k+~$21k

Average net price — what was left to pay after grant aid — for students receiving federal financial aid.

% of undergrads with Pell grants32.1%

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Financial aid

Need-based aid statistics for full-time first-year students.

Receiving Aid
21%
Avg. Package
$10,450
Avg. Need Met
63%

Popular majors

Bachelor's degrees awarded in the past year by academic major.

Business
Biological & Life Sciences
Engineering
Computer & Info Sciences
Health Professions
Social Sciences
Education
Psychology
Other
Business
16%
Life Sci
12%
Engineering
8%
Computing
8%
Health Prof
7%
Social Sci
6%
Education
6%
Psychology
5%
Other
32%

Student-faculty ratio

The number of students for every one faculty member, indicating the average level of access students have to instructional staff.

21:1

Student outcomes

First-years who return91%
Graduate within six years81%
Median earnings, 4 yrs after graduation~$77k
Median federal loan debt at graduation~$11k

Median yearly income of former students who received federal aid, across every major, measured four years after graduating (2017–18 and 2018–19 graduates, earnings measured 2022–2023). Debt covers federal loans of students who completed.

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Programs

BYU’s most popular programs and median pay after graduation. Income data from the US Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

Show all 31 programs
  • Economics

    153 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$95kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$11k median debt
  • Neuroscience

    145 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$60kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$12k median debt
  • Political Science

    139 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$83kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$11k median debt
  • Kinesiology & Exercise Science

    136 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$31kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$9k median debt
  • Nursing

    124 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$59kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$8k median debt
  • Public Health

    107 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$52kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$10k median debt
  • English

    97 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$54kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$10k median debt
  • History

    91 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$54kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$12k median debt
  • Civil EngineeringABET accreditedCivil Engineering is accredited by ABET, the accreditor for engineering, computing, and applied science programs.

    76 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$82kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$9k median debt
  • Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

    74 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$63kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$12k median debt
  • Chemical EngineeringABET accreditedChemical Engineering is accredited by ABET, the accreditor for engineering, computing, and applied science programs.

    72 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$102kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$15k median debt
  • Communication & Media Studies

    68 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$69kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$20k median debt
  • Fine & Studio Arts

    64 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$34kmedian pay, 1 yr after graduation~$14k median debt
  • Computer EngineeringABET accreditedComputer Engineering is accredited by ABET, the accreditor for engineering, computing, and applied science programs.

    62 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$133kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$11k median debt
  • Linguistics & Language Studies

    62 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$60kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$12k median debt
  • Music

    59 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$29kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$11k median debt
  • Journalism

    54 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$50kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$15k median debt
  • Psychology

    48 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$62kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$11k median debt
  • Computer & Information Sciences

    46 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$113kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$14k median debt
  • Area Studies

    38 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$67kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$11k median debt
  • Physics

    37 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$74kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation
  • Electrical EngineeringABET accreditedElectrical Engineering is accredited by ABET, the accreditor for engineering, computing, and applied science programs.

    27 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$100kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$13k median debt
  • Mathematics

    24 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Philosophy

    22 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Chemistry

    20 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Earth & Geological Sciences

    9 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation

Median pay data is measured from graduates who received federal student aid.

Source: College Scorecard (2026) · IPEDS (2023-24) · ABET

Campus life

On-campus housing and Greek life participation rates.

First-Years On Campus
N/A
In Fraternities
N/A
In Sororities
N/A

Place

How the federal government classifies the area around the campus, and what a normal year of weather looks like there.

Setting
Midsize city
Location
Provo, UT

Average temperature

Monthly high and low, °F
4124J
4828F
5835M
6640A
7647M
8755J
9562J
9361A
8352S
6941O
5332N
4124D
Snow a year
45 in
Precipitation a year
17 in
Days at 90°F or above
74
Days below 32°F
111

Thirty-year averages, measured at the nearest weather station rather than on campus — they describe the area, not the campus.

Source: IPEDS (HD2024) · NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, PROVO BYU, UT US station, 0.4 mi from campus

Enrollment by gender

49%
51%
Male
16,912
Female
17,442

Student diversity

Racial and ethnic breakdown of enrolled undergraduate students.

White80.38%
Other9.77%
Hispanic7.02%
Asian and Pacific Islander1.97%
Black<1%
Native American<1%
UtahSalt Lake City, UT

Acceptance rate

Overall acceptance rate, plus the in-state and out-of-state admit rates the school reports separately.

Utah CDSIn-state vs. out-of-state admit rates from Utah CDS (Fall 2025).
90.1%acceptance rate
Applied
30,036
Admitted
27,076
Enrolled
6,513

Admit rate by residency

% admitted
In-state89.7%
9,028 admitted of 10,063 applicants
Out-of-state90.4%
17,153 admitted of 18,977 applicants
International89.9%
895 admitted of 996 applicants

Early action

Utah offers non-binding Early Action — an earlier decision with no commitment to enroll.

Early Decision
Not offered
Early Action
Non-binding
Restrictive EA
Not offered

Standardized tests

Utah is currently test-optional — you may apply without submitting scores.

SAT Accepted?

ACT Accepted?

Test Optional?

SAT Scores

4001600
25th Percentile
1120
50th Percentile
1230
75th Percentile
1320

ACT Scores

136
25th Percentile
22
50th Percentile
25
75th Percentile
29

Admissions factors

How Utah weighs each part of your application.

→ Importance

Rigor of High School Record

Academic GPA

Standardized Test Scores

Application Essay

Recommendations

Extracurricular Activities

Character / Personal Qualities

Talent / Ability

First Generation

Level of Applicant's Interest

Class Rank

Volunteer Work

Work Experience

Geographical Residence

State Residency

Alumni Relation

Racial / Ethnic Status

Religious Affiliation

Cost of attendance

Estimated full-time annual cost from Utah's Common Data Set. Only tuition changes with residency.

$43,989
In-State
$69,191
Out-of-State
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees
$12,252$37,454
Room & Board
$15,537$15,537
Other Expenses
$16,200$16,200
Total
$43,989$69,191

What families actually pay

$0–30k~$13k
$30–48k~$13k
$48–75k~$14k
$75–110k~$18k
$110k+~$22k

Average net price — what was left to pay after grant aid — for students receiving federal financial aid, covering in-state students only.

% of undergrads with Pell grants19.6%

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Financial aid

Need-based aid statistics for full-time first-year students.

Receiving Aid
30%
Avg. Package
$14,012
Avg. Need Met
45%

Popular majors

Bachelor's degrees awarded in the past year by academic major.

Business & Marketing
Social Sciences
Computer & Info Sciences
Biological & Life Sciences
Engineering
Psychology
Visual & Performing Arts
Health Professions
Communication/Journalism
Other
Business
15%
Social Sci
13%
Computing
10%
Life Sci
10%
Engineering
8%
Psychology
8%
Arts
6%
Health
6%
Comm
5%
Other
19%

Student-faculty ratio

The number of students for every one faculty member, indicating the average level of access students have to instructional staff.

19:1

Student outcomes

First-years who return86%
Graduate within six years66%
Median earnings, 4 yrs after graduation~$75k
Median federal loan debt at graduation~$19k

Median yearly income of former students who received federal aid, across every major, measured four years after graduating (2017–18 and 2018–19 graduates, earnings measured 2022–2023). Debt covers federal loans of students who completed.

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Programs

Utah’s most popular programs and median pay after graduation. Income data from the US Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

  • Communication & Media Studies

    261 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$63kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$18k median debt
  • Biology

    261 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$63kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$20k median debt
  • Computer Science

    244 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$137kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$19k median debt
  • Nursing

    219 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$86kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$19k median debt
  • Finance

    211 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$101kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$18k median debt
Show all 33 programs

Median pay data is measured from graduates who received federal student aid.

Source: College Scorecard (2026) · IPEDS (2023-24) · ABET

Campus life

On-campus housing and Greek life participation rates.

First-Years On Campus
65%
In Fraternities
8%
In Sororities
14%

Place

How the federal government classifies the area around the campus, and what a normal year of weather looks like there.

Setting
Midsize city
Location
Salt Lake City, UT

Average temperature

Monthly high and low, °F
4028J
4631F
5639M
6244A
7252M
8361J
9170J
9068A
8058S
6647O
5237N
4128D
Snow a year
49 in
Precipitation a year
18 in
Days at 90°F or above
45
Days below 32°F
81

Thirty-year averages, measured at the nearest weather station rather than on campus — they describe the area, not the campus.

Source: IPEDS (HD2024) · NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, SALT LAKE TRIAD CTR, UT US station, 2.7 mi from campus

Enrollment by gender

53%
47%
Male
15,481
Female
13,854

Student diversity

Racial and ethnic breakdown of enrolled undergraduate students.

White63.8%
Hispanic14.1%
Other13.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander6.6%
Black1.2%
Native American<1%