Brigham Young University is a private university in Provo, Utah, operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offering exceptionally affordable tuition subsidized by church funds. BYU is home to the nation's top-ranked undergraduate accounting program and a nationally recognized animation program. The university enrolls over 30,000 students and maintains a strict honor code that shapes campus culture.
Mascot: Cougar
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Stephenie Meyer (Twilight series author)•Steve Young (NFL Hall of Fame quarterback)•Brandon Sanderson (bestselling fantasy author)
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BYU has one of the lowest campus crime rates in the nation, with annual reports showing a general decrease in crime. The honor code culture and campus police contribute to an exceptionally safe environment.
Provo is consistently ranked among the safest cities in the U.S., with very low violent crime and a family-oriented suburban community.
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