More selective than 100% of Hawaii colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
8% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 27% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Brigham Young University-Hawaii over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Brigham Young University-Hawaii SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Brigham Young University-Hawaii is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480 | 620 |
| SAT math | 480 | 570 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 960 | 1190 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Brigham Young University-Hawaii admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 47% | 480–620 | 480–570 | 21–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 38% | 500–608 | 485–583 | 21–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Brigham Young University-Hawaii compared with other Hawaii colleges?
Brigham Young University-Hawaii has the lowest acceptance rate of 6 Hawaii colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brigham Young University-Hawaii | 47% | 53% | $16,774 |
| 2 | University of Hawaii at Hilo | 61% | 48% | $11,856 |
| 3 | Hawaii Pacific University | 86% | 35% | $29,657 |
| 4 | University of Hawaii at Manoa | 87% | 64% | $15,664 |
| 5 | Chaminade University of Honolulu | 91% | 55% | $28,856 |
| 6 | University of Hawaii-West Oahu | 95% | 50% | $10,327 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Hawaii colleges →
Who enrolls at Brigham Young University-Hawaii
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Brigham Young University-Hawaii admissions questions
What is the Brigham Young University-Hawaii acceptance rate?
Brigham Young University-Hawaii accepts 47% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 481 of 1,270 applicants were admitted.
Does Brigham Young University-Hawaii require the SAT or ACT?
Brigham Young University-Hawaii requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 8% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 27% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Brigham Young University-Hawaii?
The middle 50% of Brigham Young University-Hawaii enrolled first-year students scored 960–1190 on the SAT and 21–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Brigham Young University-Hawaii?
70% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (335 of 481).
Is Brigham Young University-Hawaii getting harder to get into?
Brigham Young University-Hawaii accepted 47% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 38% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Brigham Young University-Hawaii overview