Brigham Young University (BYU) is a private research university in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and currently has about 34,000 students enrolled. BYU’s primary focus is on undergraduate education, but it also has 68 masters and doctoral programs. The university is classified as an R1 Doctoral Research University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Founded in 1875, Brigham Young University is the largest religious university and the third-largest private university in the United States. It is one of the leading producers of graduates in many fields such as business, law, nursing, and education. BYU offers a unique educational experience that integrates academic rigor with faith development opportunities. Students at BYU have access to world-class resources while being taught by some of the most outstanding faculty members in their field.
The campus of Brigham Young University is located on over 500 acres (2 km²) at the base of Mount Timpanogos in Provo, Utah. The school’s mascot is Cosmo the Cougar and its colors are navy blue and white.