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Brigham Young University, BYU, is a private, coeducational research university, located in Provo, Utah. The university is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS or Mormon Church). The main campus covers an area of 560 acres and is home to several museums containing exhibits from various fields of study.
The primary focus of BYU is undergraduate education, however, it also has more than 65 master’s and over 25 doctoral degree programs. These degree programs are managed by 11 colleges. The Princeton Review ranked BYU's Harold B. Lee Library as the #1 "Great College Library" in 2004.
The athletic teams of BYU are known as the Cougars. They participate in a number of different sports ranging from Men's volleyball to Women's rugby.
Brigham Young is in a medium-sized city, in Provo, Utah. The school has a Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) religious affiliation. Brigham Young is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
There are more programs of study at Brigham Young than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include family and social work and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Brigham Young does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 550 to 660 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 570 and 670. Brigham Young attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Brigham Young are higher than most.
The school, in 2005, had 34,067 students (31,223 full-time equivalent).
Athletic teams at Brigham Young belong to the Mountain West Conference for major sports.
Degree seekers find the school to be more affordable than many of its peers.
More complete details are provided below.
Brigham Young University
Main Campus
Provo, UT 84602
General Phone: (801) 422-4636
Admissions Phone: (801) 422-2507
Financial Aid Phone: (801) 422-4104
http://www.byu.edu
Brigham Young awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,776 | English, history, sociology, political science, international relations, economics, Spanish language, linguistics, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,336 | accounting, business management, finance, accounting and related services, merchandising and sales, CIO training, financial planning, marketing, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 958 | elementary school teaching, speech teaching, early childhood education, history teaching, special ed, math teaching, English teaching, ESL instruction, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 642 | family and consumer science, social work, public administration, family studies, public policy analysis |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 557 | health and physical education, health and fitness, parks and recreation studies, recreation and leisure studies, recreational therapy, dietitian, athletic trainer, nutrition sciences, ... |
| Engineering | 507 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, manufacturing engineering, archeology |
| Science | 487 | biology, microbiology, chemistry, physics, zoology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, biological and physical sciences, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 354 | psychology, personality psychology, marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology, school psychology, social psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 247 | computer science, information technology, computer engineering |
| Law | 160 | law, foreign lawyers |
| Media | 155 | journalism, communication and journalism, animation and special effects, mass communication, public relations and advertising, advertising, organizational communications, broadcast journalism |
| Design | 134 | design and visual communication, illustration, industrial design, graphic design, interior design |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 132 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing administration |
| Medical Support And Technology | 110 | audiology and speech pathology, veterinary assistant, clinical lab tech, speech pathology |
| Music | 94 | music, music performance, various music studies, voice, piano, violin, guitar, and strings, music theory and composition, conducting, ... |
| Medicine | 89 | neuroscience |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 84 | construction management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 82 | drama, various performing arts, dance courses, dance, acting, ballet, theatre design, playwriting and screenwriting |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 71 | film studies, photography, cinematography |
| Fine Arts | 64 | art history and criticism, painting, fine arts, sculpture, ceramics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 55 | philosophy, religious education |
| Mathematics | 42 | mathematics, statistics, statistics courses |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 34 | food science, crop production, agricultural management, food technology, agricultural operations |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 33 | landscaping, various soil sciences courses, applied horticulture, range management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 22 | wildlife management, environmental science |
| Art Studies | 15 | art studies |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | engineering technology, engineering technician |
| Animal Science And Care | 5 | animal science |
Number of programs and degrees for Brigham Young in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 6,951 | 188 |
| Master's degree | 1,052 | 81 |
| First-professional degree | 156 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 75 | 25 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 16 | 1 |
In 2005, Brigham Young had a total enrollment of 34,067 students (31,223 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 35% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Utah | 27% |
| California | 14% |
| Texas | 6% |
| Washington | 5% |
| Idaho | 5% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Arizona | 4% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Nevada | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
| Part-Time | 89 % |
Brigham Young offers campus housing for 6,718 of its 31,223 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Provo, Utah for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Utah Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,696 | 6,794 | 78% | 5,335 | 79% |
| Men | 3,672 | 2,940 | 80% | 2,317 | 79% |
| Women | 5,024 | 3,854 | 77% | 3,018 | 78% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 43% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (801) 422-2507
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,410 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,410 |
| Room and board | $ 5,790 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,280 |
Financial Aid:
Brigham Young participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 367000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (801) 422-4104
Brigham Young has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 104 | $107,504 | 6 | $86,610 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 65 | $79,919 | 17 | $69,560 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 23 | $74,995 | 9 | $67,235 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 4 | $35,753 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 199 | $92,564 | 34 | $69,773 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 312 | $101,161 | 32 | $92,693 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 271 | $76,317 | 72 | $68,485 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 224 | $68,088 | 90 | $58,674 |
| Instructor | academic year | 20 | $54,267 | 29 | $45,286 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 830 | $82,794 | 224 | $64,817 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | short term | 3 | $29,934 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | short term | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | short term | 2 | * | 3 | $17,333 |
| Instructor | short term | 2 | * | 3 | $13,706 |
| No academic rank | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 9 | $23,164 | 7 | $16,874 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mountain West Conference |
| Basketball | Mountain West Conference |
| Baseball | Mountain West Conference |
| Track | Mountain West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 264 | 188 | 452 |
| Football | 99 | 0 | 99 |
| Track | 40 | 32 | 72 |
| Basketball | 15 | 21 | 36 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| All Other Sports | 79 | 135 | 214 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Crop Production
Food Science
Food Technology and Processing
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Statistics
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
International Finance
International Marketing
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Ballet
Dance, General
Dance, Other
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Latin Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Psychology Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Painting
Sculpture
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Range Science and Management
Soil Sciences, Other
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Cartography
Central/Middle and Eastern European Studies
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Development Economics and International Development
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
Geography, Other
German Language and Literature
History, General
History, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Korean Language and Literature
Language Interpretation and Translation
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistic/Comparative/Related Language Studies & Services, Other
Linguistics
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Portuguese Language and Literature
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Statistics, Other
MEDIA
Advertising
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Broadcast Journalism
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MUSIC
Conducting
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Piano and Organ
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Cinema Studies
Photography
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religious Education
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biophysics
Biostatistics
Biotechnology
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Conservation Biology
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Physiology, General
Plant Genetics
Zoology/Animal Biology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Personality Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
Social Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Brigham Young Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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