Brigham Young University-Provo BYU Utah (Provo, UT, United States)

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Brigham Young University-Provo BYU Utah is a private nonprofit institution in Provo, UT. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 5,269 students. The published admit rate is 59%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $12,098 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 77%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.

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Admissions

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Selectivity, enrollment funnel, and reported test score ranges from verified federal data.

Institution type

Private nonprofit

Carnegie

A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with high research activity

Setting

Midsize city

Admit rate (59%)

Yield estimate (77%)

Applicants

11,608

Admits

6,870

Enrolled

5,269

SAT ERW: 620–720

SAT Math: 600–720

ACT: 26–32

Academics

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Enrollment scale, calendar structure, and outcome-linked academic signals.

Total students

5,269

5,269 students

Calendar

semester

Academic calendar

Graduation rate

77%

Reported outcomes

Retention rate

89%

First-year retention

Carnegie classification

A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with high research activity

Cost and affordability

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Tuition, net price, and aid signals sourced from federal reporting where available.

Average net price

N/A

After grants and scholarships for in-state students where reported.

In-state tuition$12,098

Out-of-state tuition$12,098

Institutional grant aid$45

Pell share12%

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Campus life

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Rankings and recognition

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Carnegie classification

A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with high research activity

Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.

Athletics

NCAA Division I

NCAA division where available from verified imports.

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Outcomes and after college

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Verified outcomes from imported federal datasets. Editorial interpretation may supplement these facts elsewhere on the profile.

Median earnings

N/A

Median earnings where reported by federal outcomes data.

Retention rate

89%

First-year student retention.

Graduation rate

77%

Students graduating within 150% of normal time.

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Admissions selectivityD

Graduation outcomesB

RetentionA

Editorial depthB+

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Special features

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Curated theme attributes and athletics context that distinguish campus character.

Strong Athletic ProgramHistorically Leans Conservative (relative to other American colleges)More "Dry" Social ActivitiesMormon-Affiliated CollegeHas Strong Religious History or Tradition

Athletics

NCAA Division I

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