The mission of Brigham Young University--founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life. That assistance should provide a period of intensive learning in a stimulating setting where a commitment to excellence is expected and the full realization of human potential is pursued.
All instruction, programs, and services at BYU, including a wide variety of extracurricular experiences, should make their own contribution toward the balanced development of the total person. Such a broadly prepared individual will not only be capable of meeting personal challenge and change but will also bring strength to others in the tasks of home and family life, social relationships, civic duty, and service to mankind.
To succeed in this mission the university must provide an environment enlightened by living prophets and sustained by those moral virtues which characterize the life and teachings of the Son of God. In that environment these four major educational goals should prevail:
* All students at BYU should be taught the truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Any education is inadequate which does not emphasize that His is the only name given under heaven whereby mankind can be saved. Certainly all relationships within the BYU community should reflect devout love of God and a loving, genuine concern for the welfare of our neighbor.
* Because the gospel encourages the pursuit of all truth, students at BYU should receive a broad university education. The arts, letters, and sciences provide the core of such an education, which will help students think clearly, communicate effectively, understand important ideas in their own cultural tradition as well as that of others, and establish clear standards of intellectual integrity.
* In addition to a strong general education, students should also receive instruction in the special fields of their choice. The university cannot provide programs in all possible areas of professional or vocational work, but in those it does provide the preparation must be excellent. Students who graduate from BYU should be capable of competing with the best in their fields.
* Scholarly research and creative endeavor among both faculty and students, including those in selected graduate programs of real consequence, are essential and will be encouraged.
In meeting these objectives BYU's faculty, staff, students, and administrators should be anxious to make their service and scholarship available to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in furthering its work worldwide. In an era of limited enrollments, BYU can continue to expand its influence both by encouraging programs that are central to the Church's purposes and by making its resources available to the Church when called upon to do so.
We believe the earnest pursuit of this institutional mission can have a strong effect on the course of higher education and will greatly enlarge Brigham Young University's influence in a world we wish to improve.
Brigham Young University (BYU), located in Provo, Utah, United States, is a private, coeducational research university owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon Church). It is the oldest existing institution within the LDS Church Educational System, is America's largest religious university, and has the second-largest private university enrollment in the United States. Approximately 98% of the 34,000 students at BYU are Mormon; two-thirds of its American students come from outside the state of Utah.
BYU students are required to adhere to a strict honor code, which mandates behavior in line with Mormon teachings (including prohibitions on extra-marital sex and the consumption of drugs and alcohol) in addition to academic honesty. Furthermore, the Honor Code requires BYU students to adhere to a dress code. Approximately 97% of male BYU graduates have taken a two-year hiatus from their studies at some point to be Mormon missionaries, and 32% of BYU women graduates have been missionaries as well. Many BYU students obtain a level of foreign language proficiency while being Mormon missionaries, and BYU has many foreign language classes. Over 75% of BYU students have some foreign language proficiency.
The university's primary focus is on undergraduate education, but it also has 68 master's and 25 doctoral degree programs, including a Juris Doctorate program. About 70% of student tuition is funded by LDS Church tithing funds, making tuition relatively less expensive than at similar private universities.
BYU's origin can be traced back to 1862 when a man named Warren Dusenberry started a Provo school in a prominent adobe building called Cluff Hall, which was located in the northeast corner of 200 East and 200 North. On October 16, 1875, Brigham Young, then president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, personally purchased the Lewis Building after previously hinting that a school would be built in Draper, Utah in 1867. Hence, October 16, 1875 is commonly held as BYU's founding date. The school was broken off from the University of Deseret and christened "Brigham Young Academy" with classes commencing January 3, 1876. Warren Dusenberry served as interim principal of the school for several months until April 1876 when Brigham Young's choice for principal arrived--a German immigrant named Karl Maeser. The school did not become a university, however, until the end of Benjamin Cluff, Jr's term at the helm of the institution. At that time, the school was also still privately supported by members of the community and was not absorbed and sponsored officially by the LDS Church until July 18, 1896. A series of odd managerial decisions by Cluff led to his demotion; however, in his last official act, he proposed to the Board that the Academy be named "Brigham Young University". The suggestion received a large amount of opposition, many members of the Board saying that the school wasn't large enough to be a university, but the decision ultimately passed. One opponent to the decision, Anthon H. Lund, later said, "I hope their head will grow big enough for their hat."
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| Percent of Students International: | 4% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 22% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Mountain West Conference) Basketball (Mountain West Conference) Baseball (Mountain West Conference) Track (Mountain West Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,410 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,490 | 11% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,392 | 7% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 2,430 | 36% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,709 | 6% | |
Any Aid: |
53% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 78% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 43% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 550, Math: 570 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 660, Math: 670 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 93% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 25, Verbal: 24, Math: 24 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 29, Verbal: 30, Math: 29 |
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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I can't figure out if BYU is more like Notre Dame or more like Bob Jones. (I hope the differences between those latter two universities are obvious.)
20 months ago
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BYU is legit....you can always check through a neutral source like Petersons. But also check to see if the program you want is also accredited. You can usually see that on the site for the professional association.
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I'm international student and LDS
MY GPA is 3.3
My TOEFL(CBT) score is 220.
Please~ Tell me~
22 months ago
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Probably, but if you are international I would recommend trying BYU-Hawaii they are always looking for more divers groups of students.
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Most students there are mormons actually.
But there are a lot of non-LDS applicants every year. According to the statistic, most non-LDS applicants are rejected.
25 months ago
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I attended BYU and your acceptance or rejection has more to do with your SAT, ACT scores and grades along with agreeing to live by religious standards of the school (not drinking, not smoking, appropriate dress and actions.)I had non LDS friends while I was there. I know other non LDS who attended school there simply because it is an excellent school. If you are LDS, the cost is lower since your tithing helps fund the school.
I have gone back for a couple of degrees since. I can still say it is the best school I have ever attended and I know some of professors have written texts in their fields that are being used by other colleges.
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How many of their female students are already married and have children?
26 months ago
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No you do not need to be a Mormon, but you DO have to live by their standards while you are there...
Many of the female students are married and have children, just like in many other Major Universities...
If you are going there to look for a wife, be warned that many of the single Mormon women are looking for a husband that can get married in the Temple.
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Thanks!Anything about it.
Is it an accredited institute in the U.S?
A nice University?
27 months ago
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BYU is a wonderful school. I don't go there myself, but have been there and know people who do go there that love it.
It is an accredited university and privately owned. Also a beautiful campus. I have had instructors from my college who attended and also taught at BYU and they always say it is a wonderful place to be.
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Question:
How much will a taxi cost from Salt lake city airport to the Brigham Young University in Provo?
Travelling from Salt Lake City to BYU Accomodation Office.
1 person with luggage..
Also if there are any better routes to the BYU with excess baggage?
28 months ago
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It will cost way too much. There are several shuttles. There are several bus routes. Check those out.
http://www.visitsaltlake.com/getting_around/ground_transportation.html
www.provotransportation.com/
Express Shuttle: (800) 397-0773
www.xpressshuttleutah.com
Anytime Airport Shuttle: (866) 909-7678
www.anytimeairportshuttle.com
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*Southern Virginia University
*Brigham Young University
*University of Rhode Island
*University of Bridgeport <--Connecticut
does anyone have any info or opinions on these schools
p.s. i am mormon
33 months ago
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I know that BYU is a very good university to go to, you could also try BYU-idaho, That's where i go, and it's a very good college. They will help you to keep your standards and be surrounded be member all the time. The professors are very nice and helpful. If you end up going to Idaho, send me an e-mail, so i can get to know you better. If you want more information on Idaho, send me an e-mail with your questions.
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