Where is BYU?
Brigham Young University (BYU) is located in Provo, Utah, USA.
Provo is located south of Salt Lake City, Utah. It is run by the
Church Educational System (CES), the educational arm of The Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Originally founded in 1875,
it has grown from humble beginnings into the largest and one of the
most elite private religious universities in the United States. The
school offers Undergraduate and Graduate programs.
The CES also runs two other sister schools using the BYU name,
however they are separate and independent schools.
1. Brigham Young University-Idaho (BYUI) is located in Rexburg,
Idaho. Rexburg is a town of approx. 30,000 people in the Snake
River Valley of eastern Idaho. Formerly known as Ricks College,
named after its original founder Thomas E. Ricks. The school was
founded in 1888. Ricks College was the largest private religious
college in the USA but in 2001 transitioned to university status
adopting the name Brigham Young University - Idaho, as a means to
boost recognition and popularity of the church school. The school
offers Undergraduate programs.
2. Brigham Young University-Hawaii (BYUH), is located in Laie,
Hawaii, USA. It was founded in 1955, and caters largely to students
from Polynesia. The campus is famous for the Laie, Hawaii Temple
and the Polynesian Cultural Center. Undergraduate programs are
offered.
The CES also runs two other centers of learning.
1. BYU-Jerusalem Center is an offshoot of BYU, although BYU
offers programs allowing students from the other church schools to
also attend.
2. LDS Business College (LDSBC), founded in 1886. This is
located in downtown Salt Lake City.
