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Brigham Young University - April 2008 Commencement
April 2008 Commencement
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Brigham Young University - Dorm room in Young Hall
Dorm room in Young Hall
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Brigham Young University - Northern View of BYU
Northern View of BYU
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Brigham Young University - Hinckley Alumni Building
Hinckley Alumni Building
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Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School
J. Reuben Clark Law School
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Brigham Young University - The Clarillon
The Clarillon
The BYU Clarillon stands as one of the landmarks of the BYU campus. Every hour it rings out a tune from the hymn "Come Come Ye Saints."
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General Information

School Contact
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT 84602
United States
(801) 422-4636
www.byu.edu
Cost
Tuition: $3,410
Room and Board: $5,570
Books and Supplies: $1,300
Undergrad Student Body
Full-Time: 24,948
Total Male: 15,589
Total Female: 15,258
Part-Time: 5,899
Founded:
1875 		Control:
Private 		Setting:
Suburban 		Academic Calendar:
Semester 		Religious Affiliation:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon)

Overall Experience

A BYU experience is unlike anything else. The things that you will learn go far beyond what is taught in the classrooms, and the people that you will meet are exceptional. Researching the school, and being familiar with the rules and expectations of students, will make the transition smoother and help you get the most out of your BYU experience.

Talking with people who have attended, reading books such as this one, and looking at the BYU Web site (www.byu.edu) are all great ways to make sure that this is really the school for you. If you decide that BYU is what you want, then jump in and enjoy it! You are in for a great and character-building experience.

Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:
I love BYU. I do not wish I were anywhere else. As long as you think you’ll be comfortable with the Mormon culture, you will love it, too.
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Anonymous says:
I had opportunities to attend other academically-prestigious schools, but I’m so happy that I chose BYU. However, I’m not sure I’d recommend it, unless you are comfortable with Mormons and our culture.
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Anonymous says:
I hope you do choose BYU. It’s a great place academically and socially, and the people are very friendly and nice.
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Anonymous says:
I never had a great desire to go to BYU before. However, I can tell you now that there is no other school I would rather be at, no better place to get an education, and no better environment to be around. I don’t know if you are LDS, but I grew and learned so much during my first year, and the awesome experiences just keep on coming. I hear about the crap that goes on with my old friends at other colleges, and it just makes me even more grateful that I am at such a fantastic university where I have the opportunity to be around such wonderful people, on a beautiful campus, and in a place where I can grow and learn more than I ever imagined. Like any place, BYU has a few downfalls, but the benefits totally outweigh them. All I can say is, forget any other option, and go to BYU!
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Anonymous says:
I love BYU so much that I hate being home for the summer. I have had the opportunity to do a lot of things that I wouldn’t have been able to do at other schools. BYU has even helped me to spread my wings to things I never thought I could do. I would never pick to be somewhere else, and I am glad that I chose to go to BYU.
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Admissions Stats See more admissions statistics

Contact Admissions
Phone: (801) 422-2507
E-Mail: admissions@byu.edu
Web Site: saas.byu.edu/depts/admissions
Dates To Know Deadline Notification
Regular Decision February 15 Rolling
Acceptance Rate:   76% Application Fee:   $30 Common Application Accepted?   No

Financial Aid Stats

Contact Admissions
Phone: (801) 422-4104
E-Mail: financialaid@byu.edu
Web Site: saas-dev.byu.edu/depts/finaid
Other Stats
Financial Aid Forms Deadline: April 15
Average Financial Aid Package: ? $4,168
Students Who Applied for Aid: 85%
Applicants Who Received Aid: 39%

Standardized Tests

Scores Verbal Math Composite (out of)
SAT I * 550 - 660 570 - 680 1120 - 1340 (1600)
ACT * 25 - 31 25 - 30 25 - 30 (36)
* 25th - 75th Percentile
Other Stats
Top 10% of HS Class: 48%
SATI / ACT Required? ACT required