Brigham Young University Reviews

"I absolutely loved my time at BYU. I attended another college before coming to BYU and I was shocked with how difficult the academics were at BYU compared to my other college. I loved that we could freely talk about religion in class and I loved the safe environment. I did not like how competitive it was."

"Review: A Stifling Environment That Limits Personal GrowthWhile BYU is often praised for its affordability, my experience there was defined by a stifling environment that ultimately cost me a true college experience. I cannot recommend this institution to anyone seeking a well-rounded, authentic education that prepares them for the real world.The primary issue is the pervasive atmosphere of conformity. The social and campus climate feels incredibly restrictive, leaving very little room for the organic personal growth that usually defines the college years. Instead of being encouraged to develop as an independent adult, I felt as though the environment kept students in a state of extended adolescence. This lack of independence is suffocating; it prevents you from truly discovering who you are outside of a very narrow, pre-approved mold.Intellectually, I feel I missed out on a "true" education. A university should be a marketplace of ideas where students are challenged by diverse perspectives and uncomfortable questions. At BYU, the academic scope often felt filtered. This intellectual "bubble" prevented the rigorous debate and exposure to different backgrounds that are essential for a high-quality degree. I left feeling like I had received a sheltered, one-dimensional education rather than the global perspective needed for a modern career.Socially and academically, the experience is simply too controlled. If you value intellectual freedom and a genuine path to adulthood, I would suggest looking elsewhere. The trade-off in personal development is simply not worth the lower tuition. Finally, there is an unsettling emotional cost to the culture at BYU. It often felt like I was surrounded by peers who were desperately masking deep-seated depression and anxiety just to project a perfect image. The pressure to conform is so intense that authentic struggle is hidden rather than healed. Most reprehensible, though, is the university’s treatment of the LGBTQ+ community. The environment for gay students is not just unwelcoming, it is fundamentally hostile and dehumanizing. Watching friends be marginalized and silenced by an institution that claims to care for its students was the breaking point for me. No amount of religious or cultural "prestige" or low tuition can justify a culture that thrives on the exclusion and emotional suffering of its own members.Read Less"

"I absolutely love my time at BYU. I think it's the best university I have ever attended. I loved the professors and the classes. I learned so much and had many opportunities to engage with other students. Plenty of things to do for college students. And they had many campus jobs for students. I loved this place."

"I enjoyed my time at this school. It does help to be part of the predominate faith, but anyone can benefit from the environment that encourages focus and prioritization on education and less on the distractions of typical college life. You will get out of it what you put into it. This school helped me mature and develop skills I use to this day. Many majors to choose from, and the campus is beautiful."

"I felt like that education quality and cost were great. I enjoyed most of the professors I had. I felt like the professors in my major cared about their students. Some of the general education professors not so much. I also really liked the campus. There are lots of buildings, they are kept nice and clean. I also like how walkable campus is."

"Brigham Young University provides a quality education in an uplifting excitement. Professors are qualified and helpful. It is a particularly fitting university for those prospective students who desire to be surrounded by those with similar values especially pertaining to education."

"I am grateful for the opportunity I had to study at BYU. My time studying Communications was well spent, and I had a wide variety of interesting and diverse teachers of whom I have great respect for. I had my first baby toward the end of my time at BYU, and I felt nothing but support from my professors as I navigated finishing my degree while raising a child. I learned so many valuable things from all my classes, and I met so many wonderful people from differing backgrounds. I graduated almost ten years ago, but the skills I learned at BYU have allowed me to launch and run my own business that has support from family for many years. I believe the writing, communication and research skills I learned at BYU have greatly impact my business. BYU is a beautiful school and anyone should feel honored to attend.Read Less"

"Brigham Young University is a great school, despite some of the discriminatory experiences I had there. Administrators/employees and students are generally conservative in their points of view; however, the professors provide a wide range of perspective and encourage students to make conclusions themselves. I have now been accepted to graduate school on my first try at Arizona State University and feel prepared. We will see if that feeling stays!"

"BYU actually helped me gain a diverse view of the world around me and gave me extremely valuable experience with internships and employment that proved extremely important during my grad school application process. The blend of general requirements and mix of sociology, psychology, and social work that I pursued truly helped to get me to where I am today. After my freshman year when I decided to change my major and not pursue my original career choice I had the option to take a for-credit class that allotted time to explore and learn about other options.Read Less"

"BYU - Provo is the home to the Marriott School of Management. Nowhere else in the world will you find a better business school experience that is top notch! I not only received the education I came for, but one that is competitive in the business world today. Most of the programs within the Marriott School are top ranked in the nation. More than the educational experience, BYU offers the unique spiritual, religious aspect of learning. I learned early on to have a true balance in my life - more than just business skills, but life and family skills. I regret nothing by attending BYU and highly recommend it to others.Read Less"

"I attended Brigham Young University. I attended 2 other colleges before this and ended at BYU. I would say that my time here was a time of growth and learning. I loved the professors and the quality of teaching. I did find I got a better education here than the other 2 schools I attended. Where I struggled was the competition at this school. I work hard at school, but am not the best test taker. It was hard with the competition being so high it ended with me feeling discouraged quite a bit. It isn't a bad thing necessarily that it is a competitive school, this was just something I struggled with. Great professors though.Read Less"

"I loved going to Brigham Young University. It was a fun and uplifting environment. The professors were attentive and well-versed in their fields of study. Though I loved most of my program professors, many of them have recently retired and I don't know much about the new professors there. I highly recommend this school and program to anyone!"

"I have really enjoyed my time at BYU. I have been able to interact and work with many great professors who have influenced my education and future career ideas. My professors have pushed me and supported me throughout my time at BYU and I have always felt that I could talk to them about any education or career related questions I had. BYU has given me many opportunities to do study abroad programs and join the Honors Program. I have attended conferences and met people from across the world because of these experiences. I have also had great employment opportunities on campus that have influenced my future education and career.Read Less"

"Brigham Young University is an excellent school with a safe environment and a multitude of incredible educational opportunities. Because the university is founded and funded by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints the campus is clean and free of drugs, alcohol, and most dangerous behaviors. The students that attend are beautiful and full of kindness and intelligence. The prfessors and other teaching staff truly hope that the attending students succeed and will do anything within their power to support you as an individual. There are also so many amazing resources for struggling or disadvantaged students and I highly recommend taking advantage of these. Go to your professors and get to know; they will help you so much. This is a great school to get a world-class education.Read Less"

"Brigham Young University is an incredible learning environment. The teachers and other school employees are friendly and willing to help. The other students on campus are all driven to gain knowledge and skills. The cost is much lower than almost any other university and the quality of education ranks high nationally."

"Brigham Young University is a university sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has extremely strong ties to the church. In light of this affiliation, students are expected to live in line with the standards that the church has set. This can clash with the college party life style. However, because the standards are held high students here have much higher expectations of themselves and the university. Employers know this too and come to BYU for the high caliber students that it produces.Read Less"

"It was a privilege to attend Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. The environment and culture of the university is wholesome and welcoming. Students come from all around the world to receive an education that is subsidized by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Professors approach all learning with a perspective based on the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ and with the intent to better the lives of their students. The campus grounds are well maintained, beautiful, and easily accommodate the 30,000+ students who attend. The education program prepares teachers to enter the classroom with knowledge that is gained from practicum experience and direction from leading educator professors.Read Less"

"Wonderful university and program that's really one of a kind. The people you will meet there will change your life for the better. BYU is a school full of professors who actually care about you and people that have a positive influence on your life. There is no university that I would have preferred attending over BYU."

"BYU was a very lively campus with a lot of students. Professors and students are friendly, kind, ambitious and take learning very seriously. I did not find a very diverse group of individuals either in the academic faculty or within the student body, resulting in a frustrating experience and difficulty in expressing my own professional and personal aspirations that did not fit a very specific mold."

"BYU was the perfect place to get my undergrad degree. The price was right, the environment was amazing, and the teachers were dedicated to the success of the students. I loved it! Everyone who knows about BYU has an idea for what the campus environment is like, and it's not for everyone, but if you go there intending to have a true BYU experience, you won't be disappointed!"