More selective than 80% of Utah colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
12% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 46% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose BYU 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.
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BYU 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, BYU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 640 | 730 |
| SAT math | 630 | 730 |
| ACT composite | 28 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1270 | 1460 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
BYU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 68% | 640–730 | 630–730 | 28–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 69% | 650–720 | 640–730 | 28–32 | 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 BYU compared with other Utah colleges?
BYU has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 5 Utah colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westminster University | 67% | 64% | $27,094 |
| 2 | Brigham Young University | 68% | 81% | $15,564 |
| 3 | Southern Utah University | 82% | 61% | $10,462 |
| 4 | University of Utah | 86% | 65% | $16,200 |
| 5 | Utah State University | 92% | 59% | $14,936 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Utah colleges →
Who enrolls at BYU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
BYU admissions questions
What is the BYU acceptance rate?
Brigham Young University accepts 68% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 7,615 of 11,006 applicants were admitted.
Does BYU require the SAT or ACT?
Brigham Young University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 12% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 46% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for BYU?
The middle 50% of Brigham Young University enrolled first-year students scored 1270–1460 on the SAT and 28–32 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 BYU?
80% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (6,067 of 7,615).
Is BYU getting harder to get into?
Brigham Young University accepted 68% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 69% 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 overview