BYU-I Admission Requirements
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BYU-I Admission Overview
BYU-I admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year BYU-I admitted 95.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 970-1200 / ACT 20-26. BYU-I is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
BYU-I is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
BYU-I Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Brigham Young University Idaho
Acceptance Rate
The BYU-I acceptance rate is 95.8%. Last year, 18,146 of 18,951 applicants were admitted. That is the 8th lowest acceptance rate in Idaho.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into BYU-I and can you get accepted?
BYU-I is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
44% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
BYU-I GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Estimated High School GPA CollegeSimply estimate of incoming freshman GPA on a 4.0 scale.
3.34*Typical High School Grades Letter grade for the estimated average, not a cutoff.
B+Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.34*
Average GPA
BYU-I has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.34 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. BYU-I is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.
*3.34 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.
BYU-I SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
970-1200Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
21%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 490
- Math 480
- Composite 970
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 610
- Math 590
- Composite 1200
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at BYU-I typically score around a 1090 SAT (middle 50% 970–1200) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 57th percentile nationally. BYU-I ranks #6 in the state of Idaho for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 970 to 1200
SAT policy
BYU-I is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1090 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
BYU-I ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
20-26Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
25%25th Percentile Scores
- English 19
- Math 18
- Composite 20
75th Percentile Scores
- English 26
- Math 25
- Composite 26
Average ACT
Incoming testers at BYU-I typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 20–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. BYU-I places #6 among colleges in Idaho for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 26
ACT policy
You may apply to BYU-I without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Brigham Young University Idaho and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Feb 15, 2027Days left to Apply
152Applicants have 152 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Brigham Young University Idaho is $35.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
BYU-I is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 95.8% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (970-1200); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=142522.
GPA calculator: Brigham Young University Idaho GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026