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 Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

95.8%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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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

3.34*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.34*

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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

970-1200

Freshmen who sent SAT

21%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 490
  • Math 480
  • Composite 970
SAT 25th percentile scores for Brigham Young University Idaho

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 610
  • Math 590
  • Composite 1200
SAT 75th percentile scores for Brigham Young University Idaho

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

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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.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Brigham Young University Idaho
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1200+ Above 75th >98%
1090 to 1200 Avg + 96%-98%
970 to 1090 Avg - 93%-96%
Below 970 Below mid-50 <93%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

BYU-I ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

25%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 19
  • Math 18
  • Composite 20
ACT 25th percentile scores for Brigham Young University Idaho

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 26
  • Math 25
  • Composite 26
ACT 75th percentile scores for Brigham Young University Idaho

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

1 9 18 27 36

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.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Brigham Young University Idaho
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
26+ Above 75th >98%
23 to 26 Avg + 96%-98%
20 to 23 Avg - 93%-96%
Below 20 Below mid-50 <93%

How to read these figures

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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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Brigham Young University Idaho admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 10,078 8,873 18,951
Accepted 9,660 8,486 18,146
Acceptance Rate 96% 96% 96%
Enrolled 4,493 3,469 7,962
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 47% 41% 44%

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?

Brigham Young University Idaho application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

152

Applicants 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

High school credits accepted at Brigham Young University Idaho
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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