Brigham Young University Admissions Information
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT (
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Founded in 1975 by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Brigham Young University is the largest religious university in the nation. The university is renowned for its commitment to the values on which it was founded and has been recognized for gathering the most religious, and most sober, campus by the Princeton Review. A Brigham Young education develops students in faith, intellect, and character. Skills taught at BYU are meant to lead students through a life of service and learning; many BYU students opt to take a year or two off to serve as Mormon missionaries. There are many prominent alumni who went on to become distinguished members of their fields, including Twilight author Stephanie Meyer, 2008 presidential candidate Mitt Romney, NFL quarterback Steve Young, and actor Aaron Eckhart.
Student life at Brigham Young centers on religion and responsibility. However, the university offers an eclectic 300 organizations on campus which nonetheless appeal to a wide range of interests. Between the school’s Welsh Club, Shotokan Karate, and experimental theatre company–just to name a few–BYU students rarely lack entertainment. Located in Provo, Utah the campus is situated very close to the mountains, so skiing, climbing, and hiking are popular activities. Salt Lake City is a mere 45 minutes away.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
A-209 ASB
Provo, UT 84602 |
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| Phone Number: |
(801) 422-1211 |
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| Website: |
www.byu.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Private, Coed |
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| Type of school: |
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints |
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| Setting: |
Suburban |
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| Athletics: |
NCAA Division I, Intercollegiate, Intramural, Club, Scholarship |
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
30,745 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
66% |
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| Percent international: |
2.74% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
54:46 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
21:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Business/Commerce
Elementary Education and Teaching
Exercise Physiology |
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| Special study programs: |
Accelerated Program
Cross-Registration
Distance Learning
Double Major
ESL
External Degree Program
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
Liberal Arts/Career Combination
ROTC,(Air Force, Army)
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Washington Semester |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Men's Housing
Apartments For Married Students
Special Housing For Disabled Students |
Women's Housing
Apartments For Single Students
Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) |
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Activities:
Choral groups
Dance
Film society
Literary magazine
Music ensembles
Opera
Radio station
Student newspaper
Television station |
Concert band
Drama
Jazz band
Marching band
Musical theater
Pep band
Student government
Symphony orchestra |
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Fun Facts
- Voted #1 Religious Students
- Voted #4 2010 Top Entrepreneurial Programs: Undergraduate
- Voted #18 Best College Library
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- Voted #1 Stone-Cold Sober Schools
- Voted #14 School Runs Like Butter
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Admissions Information
Brigham Young University accepts 69% of those who apply, so the admission process is not extremely competitive. Nonetheless, BYU officials will closely review factors that demonstrate a prospective student's intellect, character, and desire to serve others. Overall, Brigham Young is looking for students who are able to maintain the ideals and standards of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints
When evaluating potential Brigham Young students, a student's scholastic record is very important; this is normally assessed by GPA, standardized test scores, and the rigor of the secondary school record. Character and personal qualities, along with the interview, are also quite important. The applicant's essay, extracurricular activities, recommendations, and volunteer work are evidence of leadership. Brigham Young considers talent, work experience, and status as a first-generation college student.
| Admissions address: |
A-41ASB, BYU
Provo, UT 84602 |
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| Phone number: |
(801) 422-2507 |
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| Fax number: |
(801) 422-0005 |
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| Admissions Website: |
enrollment.byu.edu/admissions |
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| Email: |
admissions@byu.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Tom Gourley |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
10,081 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
69% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
February 1 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
N/A |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
No |
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| Admission requirements: |
Essay
Academic teacher evaluation
Secondary school report
Standardized test scores
Interview |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT (Writing is recommended) |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
N/A |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
560
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620
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670
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33%
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| SAT Math |
570
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630
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680
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33%
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| SAT Writing |
N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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| College Board code: |
4019 |
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| ACT code: |
4266 |
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