Brigham Young University Admission
Application Fee
$35
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
69.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
80.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
5,565
SAT Scores
1,360
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 10,559 students have applied and 7,040 students have allowed to admit to Brigham Young University (Acceptance rate: 66.67%). BYU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 79.05 % where 5,565 students have finally enrolled out of 7,040 admitted students.
BYU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Utah. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Chicago and Duke University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 7.50%).
BYU enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Utah. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 60.20%).
How to Apply to Brigham Young University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply BYU.
| Admission | https://enrollment.byu.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://churchofjesuschrist.org/church-education/apply-to-church-schools?lang=eng |
| Financial Aid | https://enrollment.byu.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://enrollment.byu.edu/financialaid/net-price-calculator |
| Disability Service | https://uac.byu.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at BYU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Brigham Young University is 1,360 and the average ACT score is 30. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Brigham Young University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,536). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | 1,360 | 30 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,536 | 35 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Utah | 1,230 | 79 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Brigham Young University, 702 students submitted SAT scores (13% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,360 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Utah. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 640 | 680 | 728 |
| Mathematics | 640 | 680 | 740 |
| Total | 1,280 | 1,360 | 1,468 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Brigham Young University, 3,043 students submitted ACT scores (55% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Utah. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 27 | 30 | 32 |
| English | 26 | 30 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 28 | 31 |
BYU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Brigham Young University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |