Outcomes at BYU
Graduation Rate
80.98%
Retention Rate
91.00%
The graduation rate at Brigham Young University is 80.98% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Utah. 3,602 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 4,448 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 93.20%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Brigham Young University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Brigham Young University. 3,602 students have completed. In addition, 174 students still enrolled and 672 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 4,448 | 4,448 |
| Completers | 3,602 (80.98%) | 3,602 |
| Still Enrolled | 174 (3.91%) | 174 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 672 (15.11%) | 672 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 1,216 students have completed in 4 years and additional 1,246 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,216 (27.34%) |
614 (32.49%) |
602 (23.53%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 1,246 (28.01%) |
518 (27.41%) |
728 (28.46%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 1,140 (25.63%) |
339 (17.94%) |
801 (31.31%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 80.98% (3,602/4,448) | 77.83% (1,471/1,890) | 83.31% (2,131/2,558) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 60.00% (3/5) | 66.67% (2/3) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Asian | 81.18% (69/85) | 73.33% (22/30) | 85.45% (47/55) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 62.07% (18/29) | 60.00% (6/10) | 63.16% (12/19) |
| Hispanic | 70.68% (229/324) | 62.39% (73/117) | 75.36% (156/207) |
| White | 82.61% (3,041/3,681) | 79.59% (1,283/1,612) | 84.97% (1,758/2,069) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 62.86% (22/35) | 61.54% (8/13) | 63.64% (14/22) |
| Two or More Race | 75.60% (158/209) | 72.46% (50/69) | 77.14% (108/140) |
| Unknown | 70.59% (12/17) | 58.33% (7/12) | 100.00% (5/5) |