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Brigham Young University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of Brigham Young University
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Brigham Young University is a private research university in Provo, Utah, with about 33,000 undergraduates. It admitted 67.8% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $6,688 a year before aid.

What Brigham Young costs

Brigham Young University charges $6,688 a year in published tuition and fees, about $3,344 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $22,690 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $13,565 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into Brigham Young

For fall 2024, Brigham Young University received 11,698 applications and admitted 7,929 students, and 6,147 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1270 and 1460.

What Brigham Young students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Brigham Young University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other315
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology259
Management Science211
Finance207
Computer / Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other198
Computer Science197
Mechanical Engineering196
Elementary Education and Teaching175

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Brigham Young University's acceptance rate? 67.8% for fall 2024: 7,929 of 11,698 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Brigham Young University? $6,688 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Brigham Young University? About 33,000 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Brigham Young University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1270–1460.

What is the campus setting at Brigham Young University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.

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