About
Brigham Young University (BYU) is a private research university in Provo, Utah, United States. It was founded in 1875 by religious leader Brigham Young and is the flagship university of the Church Educational System (CES) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Pell recipients graduate at a higher rate than non-Pell students here — unusual and worth investigating.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 188 Title IV programs, 60 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 5 fail. 123 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Pass / fail distribution
- Passing60 · 31.9%
- No Data123 · 65.4%
- Failing5 · 2.7%
Severity spectrum
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Programmatic accreditations · 19
Action history · 20
- Aug 2024Renewal of AccreditationCouncil on Education for Public Health · Public Health Programs (PHPBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level programs offered outside a school of public health
- Apr 2024Renewal of AccreditationAmerican Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation · Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Jan 2024Approved for Distance EducationAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Jan 2024Approved for Distance EducationAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- May 2023Renewal of AccreditationAmerican Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar · Law (LAW) - Professional schools
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 12,036 students received $76.4M in Pell grants, alongside $29.0M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 3,067 borrowers who entered repayment, 14 (0.4%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate vs national, by cohort
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at Brigham Young
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Men vs women · spending splits
Sport-by-sport · 11
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
3-year trend
Criminal offenses by type
By location
- On campus34
- Non-campus5
- Public property2
Includes 7 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).
VAWA offenses
Hate crimes by bias
- Sexual orientation5
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
Residence-hall fires
- Heritage Halls1 fireCookingDamage $0-$99
- Wymount Terrace1 fireOpen flamesDamage $0-$99
Data quality: 1 report was later determined unfounded across the reporting period and are excluded from the totals above.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Brigham Young vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Brigham Young selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectBrigham Young University | 81% | — | 35,873 | $14,487 | R2 Research |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion | 68% | 89.9% | 79,818 | $13,670 | R1 Research |
Baylor University | 80% | 51.3% | 20,626 | $41,942 | R1 Research |
Boise State University | 59% | 87.2% | 27,198 | $19,182 | R2 Research |
Fairfield University | 84% | 33.3% | 6,864 | $46,274 | Doctoral/Professional |
Iowa State University | 75% | 88.7% | 30,380 | $18,165 | R1 Research |
Kansas State University | 71% | 81.7% | 20,295 | $17,883 | R1 Research |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | 68% | 75.0% | 27,278 | $16,378 | R1 Research |
Texas Christian University | 85% | 44.5% | 12,938 | $33,531 | R2 Research |
Texas Tech University | 69% | 72.6% | 40,757 | $20,071 | R1 Research |
University of Arizona | 68% | 86.1% | 56,365 | $15,960 | R1 Research |
University of Central Florida | 78% | 40.1% | 69,713 | $10,650 | R1 Research |
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | 75% | 85.3% | 45,026 | $23,156 | R1 Research |
University of Colorado Boulder | 74% | 78.1% | 38,799 | $21,480 | R1 Research |
University of Delaware | 83% | 70.6% | 24,412 | $16,931 | R1 Research |
University of Houston | 65% | 73.9% | 47,980 | $13,853 | R1 Research |
University of Kansas | 69% | 93.5% | 29,792 | $17,365 | R1 Research |
University of Miami | 84% | 18.9% | 19,852 | $36,803 | R1 Research |
University of Utah | 65% | 86.0% | 36,894 | $13,172 | R1 Research |
Utah State University | 57% | 92.5% | 28,904 | $12,869 | R1 Research |
West Virginia University | 64% | 89.0% | 23,643 | $12,997 | R1 Research |
| Peer group median | 71% | 79.9% | 29,792 | $17,365 |
Brigham Young Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The Office of Assessment and Planning's mission is to assist the university community in making informed decisions to fulfill the BYU mission and aims. We do this by coordinating institutional effectiveness activities, including institutional research, assessment, and accreditation.
Visit IR office page- Jim GordonDirector
- Rickelle RichardsDirector, Academic Unit Reviews
- Tyler AmesDirector of Institutional Research and Assessment
- Joanne StaheliAdministrative Assistant
- Amanda ShieldsExecutive Assistant, Assessment and Planning
Research funding
External research funding from NSF, NIH, HERD, and federal spending sources.
Common Data Set (14)
The institution's official annual Common Data Set publications — the most detailed reference for enrollment, admissions, and outcomes.
Reports & documents (5)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardassessmentandplanning.byu.edu
- Data definitionCommon Data SetThe Common Data Set page of Brigham Young University provides publicly available reports prepared annually using standardized definitions to improve the quality and accuracy of information related to student transitions into higher education. It covers various areas such as enrollment, admissions, academic policies, and financial aid, and is intended to reduce reporting burdens on data providers.assessmentandplanning.byu.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- GlossaryGlossary of TermsThe Brigham Young University Glossary of Terms provides definitions for a range of key concepts related to Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes and research involving human subjects. It covers terms that are important for understanding ethical considerations, research protocols, and regulatory requirements in conducting research. Notable terms include 'Adverse Event', 'Anonymous', 'Assent', and 'Autonomy', among others. This glossary serves as a resource for researchers, helping to ensure adherence to ethical standards and federal guidelines.irb.byu.edu
- Strategic planExecutive Summary of the BYU ComD Strategic Plan2021The BYU Communication Disorders Department's strategic plan was collaboratively developed in 2021, reflecting a commitment to belonging, achievement, and growth through Christlike service. The plan focuses on four main themes: Belonging, Becoming, Collaboration, and Kindness, aiming to foster equitable access, enhance student and faculty development, and reinforce a culture of respect and service. Key initiatives include redesigning the admissions process, increasing clinical outreach to underserved communities, growing the graduate program, and enhancing interprofessional educational opportunities.education.byu.edu
Notable alumni of Brigham Young (30)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Mitt RomneyPolitics
- Ken JenningsEntertainment
- Aaron EckhartEntertainment
- Stephenie MeyerLiterature, writing, and translation
- Steve YoungSports
- Dallin H. OaksReligion
- Paul D. BoyerAcademia and research
- Philo FarnsworthAcademia and research
- Harvey FletcherAcademia and research
- Gary CrittendenBusiness
- Kevin RollinsBusiness
- Sheri L. DewBusiness
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