Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University (BYU), located in Provo, Utah, is a university sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. BYU extension campuses are also found in Idaho and Hawaii.
BYU's predecesor was Brigham Young Academy founded by its namesake Brigham Young who also incidentally founded the University of Utah.
Church "Tithing" funds support the University allowing affordable tuition for its students. In addition to fulfilling broad general-education requirements, students must complete 21 semester hours of religious education. BYU offers both a top tier law school and business school. BYU is also home to the 1984 NCAA National Football Champions. The school colors are blue, white and tan and its mascot is the cougar.