Brigham Young University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
BYU admits a majority of applicants, but its enrolled students are still academically strong: the middle ACT range is 28–32 and the average GPA is 3.90. Since BYU requires testing and ACT scores are submitted more often than SAT scores, aiming for a 30 or higher gives you a clearer, stronger position.
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Brigham Young University facts and stats
Brigham Young University enrolls 32,952 undergraduate students in a suburban campus setting. BYU has a 91% freshman retention rate, which is well above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 81%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 22:1. BYU is test-required for admissions.
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How do your scores compare at BYU?
Key Brigham Young University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
December 15
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
November 1
Financial Aid Priority
February 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes to improve your score or superscore. Because BYU requires test scores and its Regular Decision deadline is December 15, a November retake is the last fall sitting you should count on arriving in time.
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What you'll actually pay
BYU's tuition and fees are $6,688. About 28% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $2,525. Submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
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At Brigham Young University, tuition and fees plus room and board total about $17,084. About 28% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $5,053, which can lower the amount families actually pay. BYU reports an average merit award of $2,525. Graduates leave with about $12,839 in debt on average.
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18% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: No guarantee
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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