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Brigham Young University (BYU): Overview, Rankings, Fees & Courses

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#639 in World

#157 in USA

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Admissions are closed at Brigham Young University for the winter intake.

Mentioned below is the latest admission notification:

  • Winter 2026 application deadline is: Closed
  • Admissions to Spring, Fall & Summer 2026 open: Closed
  • Spring, Fall & Summer 2026 priority application deadline: Closed

About Brigham Young University

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Year of establishment
1875
Also known as
BYU
University website
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Student website
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Total foreign students
1537
Campus size
550 acres
No. of campus
4
Endowment value
USD 1 billion
Scholarships granted
22046
Scholarship amount granted
USD 157 million
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
1350
Faculty/Student ratio
21
Male/Female ratio
0.92
UG/PG course ratio
0.47
Total criminal offences
87
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On Highlights
Q:   Is Brigham Young University cheap?
A: 

Despite its additional 25% concession on applicants that are not part of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, BYU can be considered relatively cheaper than the other universities in the US.

The average cost of studying at the institute is about USD 6,688 (INR 5.6 L), which is much lower than the national average of USD 47,890 (INR 40.3 L).

Q:   What is Brigham Young Uni known for?
A: 

The institute houses the Graham Canyon creamery that makes quality ice-creams and is considered to be the best in the region.

It is also known for its mint brownies & chocolate milk.

The BYU creamery has been known to produce dairy goods since the year 1949, with the fresh cream coming directly from the local Utah Valley dairy farm.

Q:   What is the ranking of Brigham Young University?
A: 

BYU ranks highly as part of domestic & global university rankings rolled out by some popular institution ranking platforms.

It secures a US-wide rank of #159 in Shiksha's latest popularity rankings, while also securing a global rank of #1001 per World University Rankings released by a major university ranking publisher, for the year 2025.

The institute also secures a Global MBA rank of #151, given by the same source, highlighting the standard of business education imparted to students.  

Q:   Can I go to BYU if I am not from a Mormon background?
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Yes, students from all faiths can study at Brigham Young Uni. However, applicants who are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints are subjected to an 25% higher tuition fees.

Interested applicants must also fulfill all its admission requirements, that includes submission of valid test scores, educational transcripts & documents verifying the applicant's identity & mentioned credentials.

Brigham Young University Ranking 2025

#639

World level
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#157

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Q:   Is Brigham Young University a good college?
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Brigham Young University, ranks well as part of domestic & global university rankings, given by popular ranking publications.

The institute ranks #159 among all higher educational institutions in the United States, as per Shiksha Rankings, with its courses also doing well.

Given below are the rankings of some of its popular courses:

Course

Shiksha Popularity Ranking

MS

#148

MBA/PGDM

#55

BBA

#43

LL.M.

#77

MSN

#80

MIM

#104

Q:   Is BYU a top 3 school?
A: 

BYU does form part of the top 3 higher educational institutions in the Utah region, as per rankings, given by Shiksha.

The institute secures a rank of #2, sandwiched between the University of Utah that ranks #1, & the Utah State University that ranks #3.

On a US-wide level, the institute ranks #159, while on a global level, the institute ranks #1001.

Brigham Young University Admission 2026

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  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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Q:   What GPA do you need to get into BYU?
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The minimum GPA students must attain for a seat at Brigham Young Uni is 3.0. on a 4.0. scale. Prospective students must also satisfy the university other admission requirements including submission of valid test scores & some personal documents for identity verification purposes.

Students must also abide by the terms & conditions of studying at the institute which includes the Honor Code Agreement & Ecclesiastical Endorsement.

Q:   Does Brigham Young Uni accept international students?
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Yes, BYU welcomes students from over 107 countries. The institute houses about 1,252 international students as part of its university campus, as of Fall 2024.

Canada, Mexico & South Korea are the top three countries with the highest representation of students at the institute.

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Brigham Young University Scholarships

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Q:   What is the BYU Scholarship application deadline?
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The scholarship application deadlines at BYU vary based on a student's country of origin & the term to which is being applied for.

Given below are the the latest deadlines for filing a scholarship application at Brigham Young:

Students

Term

Deadline

Continuing students

Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter

Feb 01

New or former students

Winter

Aug 01

New freshman students

Spring, Summer or Fall

Dec 15

Former students

Spring, Summer or Fall

Dec 15

Q:   Does BYU offer scholarships for international students?
A: 

Yes, international students can apply for the general scholarships offered by the institute. 

Interested students can file respective applications, through the Financial Aid Office, before the scholarship deadlines specified by the university.

Some popular scholarships offered by the institute includes:  

·      Russell M. Scholarship

·      National Merit Scholarship

·      Sterling Scholarship

·      Brigham Young University Scholarships

·      Private BYU administered Scholarships

BYU Popular Courses

BBA
MS
B.E. / B.Tech
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BS Financeicon4 years

₹5.93 LGet Fee Details

Brigham Young University Placements

Top Recruiters

Apple
Adobe
Citigroup
Amazon.com
Yahoo
Deloitte
Cummins
Google
Dell
Bank of America
Ford Motors
Osmosys
Hewlett Packard
Deutsche Bank
IBM
fidelity
Local Oye
Cisco Systems
SONY
Microsoft
JP Morgan Chase
Intel
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Q:   What companies recruit at BYU?
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BYU is a popular destination of student recruitment for some of the best companies in the US & abroad.

Among the most prominent recruiters at Brigham Young includes: Dell, Amazon, Microsoft, Walmart, Verizon, PwC, PepsiCo, & Adobe among others.

Given below is a data of the institute's top recruiters of the last 5 years:

Company

Total Graduates

Dell

36

Amazon

21

Walmart

21

Microsoft

12

PwC

9

Brigham Young University Fees

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
BBA(1 course)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above
MS(3 courses)
INR 12 L - 14 LGet Fee Details
Duration18 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedGRE, IELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 85 - 105, PTE
B.E. / B.Tech(1 course)
Duration48 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS, TOEFL, PTE
MBA/PGDM(1 course)
Duration24 months
Exam AcceptedGMAT, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL: 100 & Above, PTE
B.Sc.(1 course)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above
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Q:   What is the application fee at Brigham Young University?
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BYU charges a non-refundable application fee of around USD 50 (INR 4.2 K), from international students, as part of its application process.

The payment of the said fee is mandatory, unless you're granted a fee waiver by the institute, & no applications can be processed without the payment of the mentioned fee.







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Student profile

Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

89%

Hispanic

7%

Asian

1%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

92%

25 and over

7%

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UG Number of Applicant

10559
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Overall Graduation Rate

79
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UG Enrollment

31411
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PG Enrollment

3053

Brigham Young University Notable Alumni

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Q:   Is BYU still Mormon?
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Most students at the university are faithful members of the LDS Church, & actively participate in community services.

Mormonism, is a religious movement, started by Joseph Smith during the 1820s & 1830s, that aimed to bring humans closer to god, by doing deeds that aligned with the almighty's wishes.

Mormon refers to individuals who follow the religion. So, yes, Mormonism is still a key part of BYU.

BYU vs Central Washington University vs The University of Southern Mississippi: Which is better?

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Compare BYU with other similar colleges

BBA
MS
B.E. / B.Tech
MBA/PGDM
B.Sc.
College1st Year Tuition FeesRanking
INR 5.93 L#110 US News, 2026
INR 4.58 L -/-
INR 19.76 L -/-
INR 8.19 L -/-
INR 10.18 L -/-
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Q:   Which has better chances of admission: Brigham Young University or University of Southern Mississippi?
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The Brigham Young University acceptance rate of 69% makes it fairly selective at admitting students. The institute is only known to accept about 6.9 applications for every 10 it receives.

In comparison, University of Southern Mississippi, has an acceptance rate of about 99%, which makes it much easier to secure admissions at than BYU.

Q:   Which is better: Brigham Young Uni or Central Washington University?
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BYU & Central Washington are among the most popular universities of their respective regions. While BYU is based in Provo, Utah, Central Washington is based in Ellensburg, Washington.

Given below is a comparison between them: 

CriteriaBrigham Young UniversityCentral Washington University
Acceptance Rate69%90%
Popular ProgramsComputer Science, MBA, BiologyBusiness & Management, Education, Computer Science
Tuition Fee (MS)INR 11.56 L-INR 13.33 LINR 19.9 L
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Q:   Do BYU students live on campus?
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Yes, majority of the first year students live as part of university maintained on campus residence halls.

The Brigham Young University takes care of all essential accommodation facilities such as food, gym, sports grounds, recreational halls, TV lounges, security & Wi-Fi among other things.

Some students (mostly seniors) are known to live as part of off-campus accommodation facilities around the university campus.

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