Brigham Young University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,496

3.05% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$14,643

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

69.2%

11,006 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

35,074

88.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

82.2%

3,350 Graduates

About

Brigham Young University is a higher education institution located in Utah County, UT. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Brigham Young University were Other Research & Experimental Psychology (234 degrees awarded), Exercise Physiology (228 degrees), and General Finance (216 degrees).

In 2023, 8,118 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brigham Young University. 51.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (6,626 degrees), 12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (550 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Brigham Young University is $6,496, which is $−24,507 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Brigham Young University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,974 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Brigham Young University is $6,496, which is $24,508 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,643.

In 2023, 72% of undergraduate students attending Brigham Young University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,496

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Brigham Young University was $6,496. The cost of tuition at Brigham Young University is $−24,508 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Brigham Young University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,643

2023 Value

8.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Brigham Young University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,643. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Brigham Young University grew by 8.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Brigham Young University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,560

Room and Board

$960

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Brigham Young University was of $8,560 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.36% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $960. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.26% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Brigham Young University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Brigham Young University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.86% with respect to 2022, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Brigham Young University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Brigham Young University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2974 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Brigham Young University received 11,006 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 4.23% annual growth. Out of those 11,006 applicants, 7,615 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 69.2% acceptance rate.

There were 35,074 students enrolled at Brigham Young University in 2023. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Brigham Young University has an overall enrollment yield of 79.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

69.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

7,615

Accepted Out of 11,006

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Brigham Young University was 69.2% (7,615 admissions from 11,006 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 66.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 4.23%, while admissions grew by 8.17%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Brigham Young University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage (2023)

720

Scores Submitted (2023)

12% of enrolled first-time students at Brigham Young University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Brigham Young University had a total enrollment of 35,074 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Brigham Young University is 31,055 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,019. This means that 88.5% of students enrolled at Brigham Young University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Brigham Young University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80% White, 8.01% Hispanic or Latino, 4.28% Two or More Races, 1.73% Asian, 0.616% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.402% Black or African American, and 0.194% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Brigham Young University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.7%), followed by White Male (39%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.31%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (38.6%), followed by White Female (32.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.64%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Brigham Young University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35,074 students. The full-time enrollment at Brigham Young University is 31,055 and the part-time enrollment is 4,019. This means that 88.5% of students enrolled at Brigham Young University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Brigham Young University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

89%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Brigham Young University was 89%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Brigham Young University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Brigham Young University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
28,055 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,811 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1,502 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Brigham Young University is 80% White, 8.01% Hispanic or Latino, 4.28% Two or More Races, 1.73% Asian, 0.616% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.402% Black or African American, and 0.194% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 446 students (1.27%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 192 more women than men received degrees from Brigham Young University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brigham Young University is white (6,626 degrees awarded). There were 12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (550 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Brigham Young University is Other Research & Experimental Psychology (234 degrees awarded), followed by Exercise Physiology (228 degrees) and General Finance (216 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brigham Young University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (294 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (290 degrees), and Math & Statistics (274 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brigham Young University are Physicians (420,334 people), Postsecondary teachers (188,310 people), Other managers (184,617 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (171,136 people), and Secondary school teachers (154,523 people).

The most specialized majors at Brigham Young University in 2023 are Language & Linguistics (294 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (290 degrees), Math & Statistics (274 degrees), Biology (883 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (262 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brigham Young University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Brigham Young University are Language & Linguistics (294 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (290 degrees), Math & Statistics (274 degrees), Biology (883 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (262 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brigham Young University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (538,735 people), Elementary & secondary schools (448,924 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (410,383 people), Offices of physicians (212,423 people), and Computer Systems Design (155,392 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Brigham Young University.

Most Common (2023)

Other Research & Experimental Psychology
234 degrees awarded
Exercise Physiology
228 degrees awarded
General Finance
216 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Brigham Young University was Other Research & Experimental Psychology with 234 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Brigham Young University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,963

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

4,155

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 3,963 degrees were awarded to men at Brigham Young University, which is 0.954 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,155).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Brigham Young University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 226 degrees were awarded to men at Brigham Young University in Accounting, which is 3.53 times more than the 64 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 175 degrees were awarded to men at Brigham Young University in Other Research & Experimental Psychology, which is 2.97 times more than the 59 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

77%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 25% of students graduating from Brigham Young University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 77% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 82% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (86.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Brigham Young University is Female and White (86.7% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.46% of graduates (49 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
6,626 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
550 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
323 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Brigham Young University is white (6,626 degrees awarded). There were 12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (550 degrees).

0.776% of degree recipients (63 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
3,372 degrees awarded
White Male
3,254 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
300 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brigham Young University is white female (3,372 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (3,254 degrees).

Operations

Brigham Young University has an endowment valued at nearly $2.78B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −599M (−21.6%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Brigham Young University had a total salary expenditure of 1.4B. Brigham Young University employs 516 Associate professors, 468 Professors and 305 Assistant professors. Most academics at Brigham Young University are Male Professor (411), Male Associate professor (398), and Male Assistant professor (199).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brigham Young University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 590 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 544 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 448 employees.

Endowment

$2.78B

2023 Endowment

11.2%

decline from 2022

Brigham Young University has an endowment valued at about $2.78B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Brigham Young University declined 11.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.34B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Brigham Young University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$31.6M - Federal
$1.02M - State
$16.7k - Local

As of 2023, Brigham Young University received $31.6M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.02M from state grants and contracts, and $16.7k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$598M

2023 Salaries

14.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Brigham Young University paid a median of $598M in salaries, which represents 42.8% of their overall expenditure ($1.4B) and a 14.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.86% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$200M

Instructional Salaries

1,302

Number of Employees

In 2023, Brigham Young University paid a total of $200M to 1,302 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

516 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

590 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Brigham Young University were Associate professor with 516 employees, Professor with 468 employees, and Assistant professor with 305 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brigham Young University were Business and Financial Operations with 590 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 544 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 448 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Brigham Young University was Male Professor with 411 employees, Male Associate professor with 398 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 199 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Brigham Young University.

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