BYU Admission Requirements
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BYU Admission Overview
BYU admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year BYU admitted 67.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.89 GPA (A) and SAT 1270-1460 / ACT 28-32. BYU 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 is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
BYU 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.
Low
Admission difficulty for Brigham Young University
Acceptance Rate
The BYU acceptance rate is 67.8%. Last year, 7,929 of 11,698 applicants were admitted. That is the 3rd lowest acceptance rate in Utah.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into BYU and can you get accepted?
BYU is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Brigham Young University typically attracts "A" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.89. Of those admitted, 78% enrolled. That suggests BYU is the top choice for most students who are offered a place.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
BYU GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.89Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
AAverage GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.89
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at BYU typically have around a 3.89 GPA (A) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. BYU is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
29% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #1 in Utah for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
BYU Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
Brigham Young University in Provo is test-optional for most first-year applicants through winter 2028. SAT or ACT scores are not required if you completed enough accredited high school coursework, and BYU uses a do-no-harm rule: a score is reviewed only when it helps. Homeschooled applicants may still have to send a score if they lack that coursework or 24 graded college credits. If you want a score considered, BYU must receive and process an official SAT or ACT report before you submit the application.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://enrollment.byu.edu/admissions/act-sat-test-scores
BYU SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1270-1460Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
12%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 640
- Math 630
- Composite 1270
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 730
- Math 730
- Composite 1460
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at BYU typically score around a 1370 SAT (middle 50% 1270–1460) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 94th percentile nationally. BYU ranks #1 in the state of Utah and #130 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1270 to 1460
SAT policy
BYU 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 1370 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 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.
28-32Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
46%25th Percentile Scores
- English 27
- Math 26
- Composite 28
75th Percentile Scores
- English 34
- Math 31
- Composite 32
Average ACT
Incoming testers at BYU typically have around a 30 ACT (mid-50 28–32) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 93rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. BYU places #1 among colleges in Utah and #158 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 28 to 32
ACT policy
You may apply to BYU without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 30.0 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 and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2026 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Dec 16, 2026Days left to Apply
93Applicants have 93 days left until the Fall 2026 term applications are due on Dec 16, 2026.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Brigham Young University 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 is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 67.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.89 GPA (about an A average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1270-1460); 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=230038.
GPA calculator: Brigham Young University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026