Brigham Young University Acceptance Rate
Provo, Utah · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 11,006
- Admitted
- 7,615
- Yield
- 79.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
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's acceptance rate has risen from 47% in 2014–15 to 69.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 11,078 to 11,006 (-1%) over that period.
Its 69.2% rate makes Brigham Young University more selective than about 64% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked Utah schools, it is more selective than about 67%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (75.3% for women vs 62% for men, a 13.3-point gap). Brigham Young University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 79.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 11,078 | 5,207 | 47% | 4,072 |
| 2015–16 | 13,376 | 6,427 | 48% | 5,127 |
| 2016–17 | 12,739 | 6,520 | 51.2% | 5,246 |
| 2017–18 | 12,858 | 6,738 | 52.4% | 5,440 |
| 2018–19 | 11,205 | 7,224 | 64.5% | 5,739 |
| 2019–20 | 10,500 | 7,086 | 67.5% | 5,731 |
| 2020–21 | 11,292 | 7,820 | 69.3% | 6,309 |
| 2021–22 | 11,608 | 6,870 | 59.2% | 5,413 |
| 2022–23 | 10,559 | 7,040 | 66.7% | 5,565 |
| 2023–24 | 11,006 | 7,615 | 69.2% | 6,067 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,910 | 4,453 | 75.3% |
| Men | 5,096 | 3,162 | 62% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 650–720 | 12% |
| SAT Math | 640–730 | |
| ACT Composite | 28–32 | 46% |
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's acceptance rate?
Brigham Young University's acceptance rate is 69.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,615 admitted of 11,006 applicants).
Is Brigham Young University test optional?
Brigham Young University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Brigham Young University?
Brigham Young University received 11,006 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,615.
What SAT score do you need for Brigham Young University?
Admitted students at Brigham Young University typically scored 650–720 on SAT Reading/Writing and 640–730 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Brigham Young University getting harder to get into?
Brigham Young University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 47% in 2014–15 to 69.2% 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.byu.edu/.