Academics

Brigham Young University offers over 270 undergraduate and graduate degree programs via ten colleges. BYU awarded over 8,000 undergraduate and graduate degrees in 2010-2011. Students can participate in special learning opportunities, including ROTC (Army and Air Force), distance learning and teacher training.

School facilities include a 5,000-seat library, four museums, five concert halls and theaters, plus venues for lectures and performances. Students also can participate in one of BYU's 150 study abroad programs. With one of the largest such programs in the nation, the school placed BYU students on every continent except Antarctica in 2011.

Admissions

The BYU admissions department encourages students who have a GPA greater than B+ and an ACT composite score in the mid-twenties to apply. Additional factors that are considered during the application process include ecclesiastical recommendations, school and church involvement, seminary and institute recommendations, student essays and prior academic performance. Students of any faith are welcome to apply. All students are expected to abide by the school's honor code, which outlines a commitment to honesty, modesty in personal appearance, chastity, clean language, respect and abstention from alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco and illegal substances; Mormon students are expected to participate in church services regularly.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to take Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses while in high school. College credit may be granted for these classes. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are strongly advised to attend seminary to facilitate spiritual preparation for college. ACT or SAT scores and an essay are also required as part of the application process.

During the Fall 2011 semester, 91% of undergraduate students attended BYU on a full-time basis, 88% of them were under 24 years old, and 63% were classified as non-residents. During the same period, 51% of undergraduate students were male, and the prominent racial/ethnic backgrounds of students were as follows: white, 84%; Hispanic/Latino, 5%; and Asian, 2%.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition costs are based on whether a student is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For the 2012-2013 school year, Fall and Winter semester rates were $2,355 for undergraduate LDS members and $4,710 for non-members carrying 12+ hours of study. Spring and Summer term rates were $1,178 for undergraduate LDS members and $2,355 for non-members

All single undergraduates are required to live in housing that is approved by BYU. Four housing complexes are available for single students, and there is a fifth housing complex designated for married students. Room rates for 2012-2013 varied from $2,215-$3,800. Housing options included single or shared dorm rooms or apartment-style living; some required an additional housing complex fee or separate payment of utilities. Board rates vary from $1,000-$3,900. Room and board costs are payable on a ten-payment arrangement.

About 66% of all students attending BYU were awarded some form of financial aid during the 2010-2011 school year. Prospective students are encouraged to contact the school directly to learn about available scholarships.

Sources: *Brigham Young University; **National Center for Education Statistics.

School Contact Information

• Address: CES Admissions, A-41 ASB, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602
• Phone: (801) 422-4636
• Website: www.byu.edu