BYUH Admission Requirements

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BYUH Admission Overview

BYUH admission requirements are competitive. Last year BYUH admitted 47% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 960-1190 / ACT 21-25. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

BYUH Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

47%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Brigham Young University Hawaii

Acceptance Rate

The BYUH acceptance rate is 47%. Last year, 479 of 1,020 applicants were admitted. That is the lowest acceptance rate in Hawaii.

Admission Selectivity

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

BYUH is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Of those admitted, 75% enrolled. That suggests BYUH is the top choice for most students who are offered a place.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

BYUH GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.47*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.47*

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Average GPA

BYUH has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.47 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

*3.47 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

BYUH SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

960-1190

Freshmen who sent SAT

12%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 480
  • Math 480
  • Composite 960
SAT 25th percentile scores for Brigham Young University Hawaii

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 620
  • Math 570
  • Composite 1190
SAT 75th percentile scores for Brigham Young University Hawaii

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at BYUH typically score around a 1080 SAT (middle 50% 960–1190) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 55th percentile nationally. BYUH ranks #4 in the state of Hawaii for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 960 to 1190

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1080 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Brigham Young University Hawaii
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1190+ Above 75th >63%
1080 to 1190 Avg + 48%-63%
960 to 1080 Avg - 32%-48%
Below 960 Below mid-50 <32%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

BYUH ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

21-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

24%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 20
  • Math 19
  • Composite 21
ACT 25th percentile scores for Brigham Young University Hawaii

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 25
  • Math 25
  • Composite 25
ACT 75th percentile scores for Brigham Young University Hawaii

Average ACT

Incoming testers at BYUH typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 21–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. BYUH places #2 among colleges in Hawaii for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Brigham Young University Hawaii
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
25+ Above 75th >63%
23 to 25 Avg + 47%-63%
21 to 23 Avg - 32%-47%
Below 21 Below mid-50 <32%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Brigham Young University Hawaii admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 721 299 1,020
Accepted 276 203 479
Acceptance Rate 38% 68% 47%
Enrolled 221 139 360
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 80% 68% 75%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Brigham Young University Hawaii application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

154

Applicants have 154 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Brigham Young University Hawaii
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

BYUH is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 47% of applicants. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=230047.

GPA calculator: Brigham Young University Hawaii GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026