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Brigham Young University (BYU)
- Main Campus
- Provo, UT 84602
- OPEID College Code: 00367000
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- General Phone: (801) 422-4636
- President: Cecil O. Samuelson
- Website: www.byu.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 34,174
- College Alias: BYU
- College Mascot: Cougars
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church)
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - BYU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Stem Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: saas.byu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 4,357 | 5,622 | 9,979 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,372 (77%) | 4,012 (71%) | 7,384 (74%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 2,566 (76%) | 3,150 (79%) | 5,716 (77%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,966 | 34% |
| ACT ® Exam | 5,337 | 93% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 550 | 670 |
| SAT ® Math | 570 | 680 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 25 | 30 |
| ACT ® English | 25 | 31 |
| ACT ® Math | 24 | 30 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: BYU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 58%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 8% | 11% | - | 48% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,803 | $2,702 | - | $2,737 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Number in Default | 22 | 32 | 18 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,066 | 4,441 | 3,728 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,840 | $3,620 | $3,410 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $3,840 | $3,620 | $3,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,170 | $1,380 | $1,300 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,460 | $5,640 | $5,790 |
| Other Expenses | $3,888 | $3,340 | $3,280 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,460 | $5,640 | $5,790 |
| Other Expenses | $3,888 | $3,340 | $3,280 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,888 | $3,340 | $3,280 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,358 | $13,980 | $13,780 |
| Out of State | $15,358 | $13,980 | $13,780 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,358 | $13,980 | $13,780 |
| Out of State | $15,358 | $13,980 | $13,780 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,898 | $8,340 | $7,990 |
| Out of State | $8,898 | $8,340 | $7,990 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Law School | $8,700 | $8,700 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 34,174 Undergraduate: 30,873 Graduate: 2,859 Professional: 442
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 17,749 Female: 16,425
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 15,691 Female: 15,182
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,767 Female: 1,092
- Professional Gender Male: 291 Female: 151
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 29,787 Part-Time: 4,387
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 27,844 Part-Time: 3,029
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,507 Part-Time: 1,352
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 436 Part-Time: 6
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,614 | 5% |
| American Indian | 232 | 0.7% |
| Black | 145 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 1,189 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1,131 | 3% |
| White | 29,113 | 85% |
| Unknown | 750 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 90 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 8,041 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 7,049 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 11,980 | 35% |
| Ages 25-29 | 5,218 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 902 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 300 | 0.9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 341 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 244 | 0.7% |
| Age Over 65 | 9 | 0.03% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 5,068 | 4,085 | 983 |
| Faculty Status | 2,120 | 1,582 | 538 |
| Tenured Faculty | 1,007 | 1,007 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,066 | - | 1,066 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,771 | 1,305 | 466 |
| Primarily Instruction | 449 | - | 449 |
| Primarily Research | 51 | 34 | 17 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 295 | 268 | 27 |
| Other Professionals | 1,474 | 1,310 | 164 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,528 | 1,202 | 326 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 723 | 526 | 197 |
| Skilled Crafts | 173 | 167 | 6 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 482 | 383 | 99 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $89,283 (1,044) | $93,294 (827) | $73,994 (217) |
| Professor | $113,287 (341) | $114,358 (314) | $100,834 (27) |
| Associate Professor | $82,566 (376) | $84,820 (288) | $75,192 (88) |
| Assistant Professor | $74,086 (283) | $76,493 (198) | $68,479 (85) |
| Instructor | $58,302 (43) | $61,939 (26) | $52,738 (17) |
| Lecturer | $61,953 (1) | $61,953 (1) | - (-) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $99,836 (197) | $101,647 (170) | $88,432 (27) |
| Professor | $111,364 (98) | $112,295 (87) | $104,003 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $91,409 (72) | $92,594 (62) | $84,060 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $82,943 (24) | $88,200 (18) | $67,173 (6) |
| Instructor | $45,500 (1) | $45,500 (1) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $81,600 (1) | $81,600 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $88,077 (1,241) | $91,568 (997) | $73,813 (244) |
| Professor | $108,338 (439) | $109,481 (401) | $96,278 (38) |
| Associate Professor | $81,317 (448) | $83,215 (350) | $74,537 (98) |
| Assistant Professor | $73,600 (307) | $76,133 (216) | $67,588 (91) |
| Instructor | $57,823 (44) | $61,024 (27) | $52,738 (17) |
| Lecturer | $64,359 (2) | $64,359 (2) | - (-) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $3,902,533 | $2,183,837 | $1,718,696 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 56% | 44% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 715 | 380 | 335 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 575 | 322 | 253 |
| Baseball | 36 | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 38 | 17 | 21 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 321 | 137 | 184 |
| Football | 121 | 121 | - |
| Golf | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| Gymnastics | 17 | - | 17 |
| Soccer | 27 | - | 27 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 58 | 28 | 30 |
| Tennis | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 43 | 23 | 20 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $188,001 | $103,885 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $144,177 | $83,432 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 56 | 30 | 26 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Gymnastics | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 78% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 81% |
| Female | 77% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 78% |
| American Indian | 58% |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | 71% |
| Hispanic | 71% |
| White | 79% |
| Unknown | 79% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 31% |
| 5 Years | 53% |
| 6 Years | 78% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | - | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 20 | 39 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 15 | 31 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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