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Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private nonprofit four-year school in Provo, UT, with its campus in a city. It was founded in 1875[1]. It has about 32,952 undergraduates[5].
Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard- 1875Founded
- 2026Today
Academics
Costs
Help paying, for students from abroad
As described by the school.
Housing and food
The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.
Scorecard averages · reference only
These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.
Getting in
Freshman applicants may apply with or without ACT/SAT scores. The page says this applies through winter 2028.
When to apply
Your application checklist
Scores in detail
What the school asks for, and where its students land.
English test
Stated as a minimum[3]
Section minimums too (TOEFL 20 each old scale; IELTS 6 each). TOEFL 80 applies before Jan 21 2026; new scale 4 overall and per section. Duolingo not mentioned.
Waiver or exemption: Case-by-case, not guaranteed: 3.5 GPA plus 5-7 years residence in designated English-speaking countries, or 4 years English-only international school with 3.5+ GPA.
TOEFL iBT moved to a 1–6 scale for tests taken from 21 January 2026.
SAT and ACT
You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.
Extra steps for students from abroad
How many get in
Living in Provo
Clubs, sports and activities
For information only. Confirm every figure with the school before you make decisions.