Brigham Young University-Hawaii Acceptance Rate
Laie, Hawaii · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,270
- Admitted
- 481
- Yield
- 69.6%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Brigham Young University-Hawaii's acceptance rate has risen from 34.9% in 2014–15 to 37.9% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,811 to 1,270 (-55%) over that period.
Its 37.9% rate makes Brigham Young University-Hawaii more selective than about 90% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked Hawaii schools, it is more selective than about 83%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (29.7% for women vs 54.4% for men, a 24.7-point gap). Brigham Young University-Hawaii requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 69.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,811 | 980 | 34.9% | 525 |
| 2015–16 | 2,869 | 1,022 | 35.6% | 523 |
| 2016–17 | 2,950 | 799 | 27.1% | 440 |
| 2017–18 | 3,340 | 1,228 | 36.8% | 614 |
| 2018–19 | 2,970 | 1,330 | 44.8% | 554 |
| 2019–20 | 973 | 947 | 97.3% | 524 |
| 2020–21 | 1,573 | 1,180 | 75% | 649 |
| 2021–22 | 1,324 | 1,161 | 87.7% | 707 |
| 2022–23 | 1,479 | 506 | 34.2% | 340 |
| 2023–24 | 1,270 | 481 | 37.9% | 335 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 849 | 252 | 29.7% |
| Men | 421 | 229 | 54.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–608 | 8% |
| SAT Math | 485–583 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–25 | 27% |
How Brigham Young University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Brigham Young University-Hawaii's acceptance rate?
Brigham Young University-Hawaii's acceptance rate is 37.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (481 admitted of 1,270 applicants).
Is Brigham Young University-Hawaii test optional?
Brigham Young University-Hawaii requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Brigham Young University-Hawaii?
Brigham Young University-Hawaii received 1,270 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 481.
What SAT score do you need for Brigham Young University-Hawaii?
Admitted students at Brigham Young University-Hawaii typically scored 500–608 on SAT Reading/Writing and 485–583 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Brigham Young University-Hawaii getting harder to get into?
Brigham Young University-Hawaii has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 34.9% in 2014–15 to 37.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.byuh.edu/.