BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY

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Brigham Young University

School Overview

Brigham Young University has a Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Provo, UT). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

Main Campus
Provo, UT 84602
Main Phone: (801) 422-4636
Web Site: www.byu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 29,729 (full-time equivalent) students. 84.6% of students attend full-time, while 15.4% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 2,165 male students and 2,655 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 44.9% of the student body, while females made up 55.1%.

Minority enrollment included Hispanic (3)%, Asian (3)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 72.3% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 550. One quarter of students scored at least 670.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 540 or higher. One fourth of students scored 650 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctor's Degree
First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

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Agricultural Science

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Area Studies

Building Trade And Construction

Building And Construction Management

Business And Management

Communications

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

Engineering

Engineering Technology And Technicians

English Language And Literature

Health Care

Communication Disorders And Speech Pathology

History And Social Sciences

Home Economics

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Sales And Marketing

Apparel Marketing

School Accreditation

Brigham Young University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Brigham Young University is accredited regionally by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Colleges (NWASC).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Brigham Young University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

(for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Accelerated programs
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 11,870
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 7,090
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 11,870

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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