Brigham Young University - Idaho
Admissions

Interested in attending Brigham Young University - Idaho?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Brigham Young University - Idaho, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

97
%
Acceptance rate
September 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Brigham Young University - Idaho?

97%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, BYU Idaho accepted 97% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 10,303 people applied and 9,989 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
5618 / 5761 (98%)
Men
4371 / 4542 (96%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Brigham Young University - Idaho:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

36%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 36% ended up enrolling at Brigham Young University - Idaho, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Brigham Young University - Idaho by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things BYU Idaho considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Talent/Ability
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Brigham Young University - Idaho?

Grades

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

32%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

40%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
490
75th Percentile
590
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
500
75th Percentile
610
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
990
75th Percentile
1200

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Brigham Young University - Idaho. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

September 1
Regular admission deadline
April 1
Application notification
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