Brigham Young University Tuition and Fees

By Kelly Boyer Sagert

(Last Updated – 06/2023)

Total Cost of Attendance

Brigham Young University (BYU), which was founded by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offers a wealth of subjects to study, including liberal arts, management, engineering, law and agriculture. It’s also known for its language offerings. Students can take courses in 62 different languages!

BYU tuition for the 2022-23 school year was $6,304. This is significantly lower than the national average for private universities of $39,400.

Costs for 2022-2023

Financial Aid

At Brigham Young, 65% of students receive one or more forms of financial aid. These can include student loans, grants, and/or scholarships. The institution is need-blind, meaning the college won’t look at your ability to pay for school as part of your application.

This student loans guide can help you determine the best options for financing your BYU education.

Explore financial aid options: Utah Student Loan & Scholarships.

Generally, financial aid is monetary assistance awarded to students based on personal need and merit. Students that qualify for financial aid can use it to pay for college costs like tuition, books, and living expenses.

The federal government is the largest provider of student financial aid. However, aid can also be given by state governments, colleges and universities, private companies, and nonprofits. The different types include:

•  Scholarships: These can be awarded by schools and other organizations based on students’ academic excellence, athletic achievement, community involvement, job experience, field of study, and financial need.

•  Grants: Generally based on financial need, these can come from federal, state, private, and non-profit organizations.

•  Work-study: This federal program provides qualifying students with part-time employment to earn money for expenses while in school.

•  Federal student loans: This is money borrowed directly from the U.S. Department of Education. It comes with fixed interest rates that are typically lower than private loans.

Colleges, universities, and state agencies use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine financial aid eligibility. The FAFSA can be completed online, but note that state and federal and school deadlines may differ.

You can find other financial aid opportunities on databases such as:

•  US Department of Education – Search for grants from colleges and universities by state

•  College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS) – A global college scholarship application used by select institutions to award financial aid

•  Scholarship Search Tool

Recommended: The Differences Between Grants, Scholarships, and Loans

Private Student Loans

At BYU, 10% of students take out federal student loans. Less than 1% take out private student loans averaging $9,371.

Private loans are funded by private organizations such as banks, online lenders, credit unions, some schools, and state-based or state-affiliated organizations. While Federal student loans have interest rates that are regulated by Congress, private lenders follow a different set of regulations so their qualifications and interest rates can vary widely.

What’s more, private loans have variable or fixed interest rates that may be higher than federal loan interest rates, which are always fixed. Private lenders may (but don’t always) require you to make payments on your loans while you are still in school, compared to federal student loans which you don’t have to start paying back until after you graduate, leave school, or change your enrollment status to less than half-time.

Private loans don’t have a specific application window and can be applied for on an as-needed basis. However, if you think you may need to take out a private loan, it’s a good idea to submit your FAFSA first to see what federal aid you may qualify for as it generally may have better rates and terms.

If you’ve missed the FAFSA deadline or you’re struggling to pay for school throughout the year, private loans can potentially help you make your payments. Just keep in mind that you will need enough lead time for your loan to process and for your lender to send money to your school.

Recommended: Guide to Private Student Loans

Projected 4-Year-Degree Price

BYU costs for four years of attendance are $84,480, based on 2022-23 tuition and other costs. This is a bargain compared to the national average for four years at private institutions of $230,280.

Here’s some Student Loan & Scholarship Information for you.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Costs for 2022-23

The cost for BYU tuition and fees plus room and board for all students is $14,864.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

Costs for 2022-23

BYU tuition for graduate school is $7,932. This is substantially less than the national average for grad school tuition at a private institution of $62,100.

There are many options for graduate loans that can help with these costs.

Cost per Credit Hour

You have the option to pay BYU tuition per semester or per term, and the BYU costs depend on how many credit hours you take. The cost per credit hour starts at $331 per credit hour for students who are Latter-day Saints and taking 0.5 to 4 credit hours. For those who are not Latter-day Saints, this cost is $662.

Campus Housing Expenses

Costs for 2022-23

*Based on shared housing pricing. Average rate based on available apartments on BYU’s off-campus housing website in 2023.

On-campus housing at BYU is separated by gender, and there are strict visitation policies to align with the religious values of the institution. All single first-year undergraduate students are required to live on campus, in BYU off-campus contracted housing, or with family members.

BYU does work with certain housing facilities that provide off-campus options. Learn more about the off campus housing details .

Brigham Young University Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021

The BYU acceptance rate is fairly high, making it moderately competitive to get into.

Admission Requirements

Here are the requirements and recommendations for applying at BYU.

Required:

•  High school transcript

•  Letter of recommendation (seminary, high school, other)

•  Essay

Recommended:

•  SAT or ACT scores

The deadline for applications is August 24, with a decision given by February 20.

SAT and ACT Scores

Here are the test scores for the 25th and 75th percentile at Brigham Young University.

Popular Majors at Brigham Young University

With more than a dozen colleges and more than 300 programs of study, Brigham Young’s education offerings are diverse. Here are the top majors at BYU.

1. Exercise Sciences

Students interested in how the body works will study Human Anatomy, Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Chemistry, Physics, and Nutrition. Many undergraduates go on to get a Masters or PhD in Exercise Physiology.

Undergraduate degrees in 2020-21: 235

2. Accounting

In addition to learning the fundamentals of Accounting, students will also study Business Law, Principles of Finance, Marketing Management, Financial Statement Auditing, and Critical Thinking.

Undergraduate degrees in 2020-21: 199

3. Finance

Students in the Finance department learn how to understand and manage risk, analyze financial data, calculate and interpret metrics, and perform estimation and optimization procedures.

Undergraduate degrees in 2020-21: 198

4. Psychology

Undergrads in this program will learn about the history of Psychology and how to apply basic research methods in Psychology. They will also have the opportunity to participate in an internship or mentored research.

Undergraduate degrees in 2020-21: 192

5. Mechanical Engineering

BYU offers a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and also in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace. Both programs offer coursework in mathematics and engineering, and teach students to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.

Undergraduate degrees in 2020-21: 158

6. Family Life: Human Development

This program provides Human Development content and theory. Students learn how to research and evaluate, as well as write and analyze, in this field.

Undergraduate degrees in 2020-21: 150

7. Economics

Econ students at BYU will study Macro and Microeconomics, Econometrics, Monetary Theory and Policy, Industrial Organization, Game Theory and Economics, and more.

Undergraduate degrees in 2020-21: 136

8. Computer Science

Brigham Young University offers several Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science, including Animation and Games, Bioinformatics, Data Sciences, and a general Computer Science degree.

Undergraduate degrees in 2020-21: 132

9. Nursing

BYU’s Nursing program teaches students how to care for patients in a variety of healthcare settings. They will study Microbiology, Population Health Nursing, Acute & Chronic Illness, Ethics in Nursing, and more.

Undergraduate degrees in 2020-21: 127

10. English

The English program at BYU provides students with the opportunity to improve written and oral communication. Coursework includes British Literature; Literature, Ethics, and Values, Fundamentals of Rhetoric; Applied Digital Communication; and Public Speaking.

Undergraduate degrees in 2020-21: 124

Graduation Rate

As evidenced by the graduation rates below, most BYU students take longer than four years to complete their studies.

•  4 years: 25%

•  6 years: 77%

•  8 years: 84%

Post-Graduation Median Earnings

After graduating with an undergraduate degree, BYU students can earn, on average, $70,785. This is significantly higher than the national average for undergrads of $47,922 per year.