Brigham Young University - Provo
Brigham Young University-Provo (BYU) is located in Provo, Utah. This school was established way back in 1875. This is a private non-profit research university that is actually owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The school is run by the Church Educational System and it offers students various academic opportunities. Most of the students of this school are a part of the church in some way or another. BYU offers students the chance to earn various undergraduate degrees. The school also has 68 master’s degree programs and 25 doctorate degree programs. It adheres to special standards due to its religious affiliation. There are mandatory courses on the Bible and students must adhere to a strict code of honor that prevents certain activities that are deemed inappropriate by church standards.
The BYU nursing program allows students to pursue bachelor’s degrees in nursing. This is a renowned BSN program that gives students a comprehensive education that will prepare them for success as nurses in many different medical settings. The program also integrates certain gospel values to the curriculum due to its religious nature. BYU has a robust simulation laboratory where students can hone their skills. The nursing program at BYU is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students34,334 |
Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate90% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 8 | 103 |
Master's degree | 4 | 10 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 09/01/1923 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/08/2006 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/08/2006 - Current |
Admission
52%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1210 to 1410 |
ACT | 27 to 32 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Considered but not required |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $35 |
Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $286/credit | |
In State Students | $286/credit | |
Out of State Students | $286/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $405/credit | |
In State Students | $405/credit | |
Out of State Students | $405/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $12,870 | $12,870 | $12,870 |
ADN | 70 | $20,020 | $20,020 | $20,020 |
BSN | 125 | $35,750 | $35,750 | $35,750 |
FNP | 50 | $20,250 | $20,250 | $20,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 72% of Brigham Young University - Provo's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 15% | $4,105 |
Other Federal Grant | -- | -- |
State Grant & Scholarships | -- | $2,555 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 47% | $4,040 |
Federal Student Loans | 12% | $5,127 |
Private Loans | -- | $2,000 |
$12,979
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$9,036 |
$30,001 to $48,000$9,820 |
$48,001 to $75,000$12,836 |
$75,001 to $110,000$15,520 |
Over $110,000$17,031 |
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Student Population
31,233
Undergrads
3,101
Graduates
16,406
Women
17,928
Men
87%
Full-time
13%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
82% |
Hispanic |
6% |
Two or more races |
4% |
Non-resident alien |
4% |
Asian |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
Black/African American |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Utah state board of nursing.