BYUH Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at BYUH is 37.9%.  Its admission rate is the lowest in Hawaii and the 163rd lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into BYUH and can you get accepted?

BYUH is a highly competitive school to get into. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 481 out of the 1,270 who applied were admitted.

Brigham Young University Hawaii typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.47. Of those applicants who were admitted, 70% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.

Can you get into BYUH?

38% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Brigham Young University Hawaii you should:

• Have a high school GPA of 3.47 or better
• Earn B+ grades in high school
• Score 1090 on the SAT
• Score 23 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into Brigham Young University Hawaii?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into BYUH are to have around a 3.47 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to BYUH will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at BYUH is 3.47 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #3 in Hawaii for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.47 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Brigham Young University Hawaii?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at BYUH is 1090 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 985-1191. Students who get into Brigham Young University Hawaii score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  BYUH ranks #5 in the state of Hawaii for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1090 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. BYUH regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 985 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 985, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 880, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 8 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1090 SAT score range.

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1088, you have around a 38% chance of being admitted. A 1191 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 54% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into BYUH?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to BYUH is 23, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 21 and 25.  The school ranks #3 in Hawaii for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 23. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 21 and score in the score in the top 43 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 19.

27 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Brigham Young University Hawaii.

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Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into BYUH for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 23 score has around 38% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 54% with a 25 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Brigham Young University Hawaii is $35.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Brigham Young University Hawaii and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted

Admission Requirements Summary

Because BYUH is highly competitive, you have a moderate chance of acceptance depending on your GPA and test scores. If you earn at least a 3.47 GPA, you will have a fair shot at getting in. Additionally, you should score a 1090 on the SAT or 23 on the ACT to be competitive. If you can score a 1191 SAT you will be a very strong applicant.