Cost of Attendance (COA)
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is used to calculate federal financial aid eligibility and reflects the average costs for an individual student, living either on- or off-campus, to attend BYU full-time for fall and winter semesters combined (fall, winter, and spring combined for the EMBA program). The total COA is adjusted down as one's enrollment level drops below full-time. This estimated Cost of Attendance assigned to students who apply for federal financial aid includes the following components: tuition, books and supplies, housing and food, transportation, personal expenses, and loan fees if you borrow federal loans. The tuition component of the COA is split between Latter-day Saint and non-Latter-day Saint tuition to account for differences in charges.
Your actual costs of attending BYU may vary depending on the choices you make regarding housing, food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. BYU Financial Fitness offers tips for managing your finances while in school. BYU also offers employment opportunities for students. Many students find they can afford school through a combination of employment, family assistance, savings, and financial aid.
Federal Pell Grants, in combination with scholarships, can be awarded up to and beyond your COA. Student loans cannot exceed your COA.
2026-27 Cost of AttendanceThis chart reflects only the full-time enrollment costs for a student living on or off campus, without dependents. | ||||
Two Semesters (3 EMBA Semesters) | Undergraduate | Graduate | Marriott/Law | EMBA |
Latter-day Saint Tuition | $7,096 | $8,936 | $16,472 | $28,540† |
Non-Latter-day Saint Tuition | $14,192 | $17,872 | $32,944 | $28,540† |
Food & HousingOn-Campus* | $11,200 $12,104 | $14,512 $16,576 | $14,512 $16,576 | $25,504 $25,504 |
Books & Supplies | $416 | $416 | $1008 | $80 |
Personal Expenses | $2,088 | $2,960 | $2,960 | $5,008 |
Transportation | $2,608 | $3,712 | $3,712 | $4,832 |
Loan Fees** | $60 | $210 | $210 | $210 |
Latter-day Saint TotalOn-Campus | $23,468 $24,372 | $30,746 $32,810 | $38,874 $40,938 | $64,174 $64,174 |
Non-Latter-day Saint TotalOn-Campus | $30,564 $31,468 | $39,682 $41,746 | $55,346 $57,410 | $64,174 $64,174 |
*An additional amount may be added for students living on campus with children.
** Loan fees are only included in the COA if the student has an accepted federal loan for the year.
† Amount derived from approximately 3 EMBA tuition payments within the academic year. Books are included in the tuition cost, and the amount listed in the Books section represents supplies only.
‡ First-year Marriott/Law students have an additional $1,500 added to the total COA as an allowance for computer purchase.
If you're in the last semester of your program and are required to take an occupationally required licensure exam, your COA will increase to cover the cost of the exam if you pay for or take it while you're still enrolled in your program.
Full Cost of Attendance breakdown
For help with financial planning and paying for school, visit our Financial Fitness website.