by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 33,376 undergraduates in 2020, BYU is a very large, private university located in Provo, Utah. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, BYU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by BYU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our BYU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit BYU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", BYU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our BYU for Veterans Guide.
BYU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
BYU has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 33,376 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 30,039 (90.0%). Part-time attendance was 3,337 (10.0%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 30,039 | 3,337 | 33,376 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, BYU receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank BYU #223 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at BYU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the BYU Diversity Guide.
BYU has a total of 717 student athletes, 381 men and 336 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Brigham Young University - Provo Athletics