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 requires the SAT or ACT.
BYUH Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
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 CollegeSimply estimate of incoming freshman GPA on a 4.0 scale.
3.47*Typical High School Grades Letter grade for the estimated average, not a cutoff.
B+Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.47*
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 The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
960-1190Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
12%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 480
- Math 480
- Composite 960
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 620
- Math 570
- Composite 1190
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
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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
BYUH ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
21-25Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
24%25th Percentile Scores
- English 20
- Math 19
- Composite 21
75th Percentile Scores
- English 25
- Math 25
- Composite 25
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
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.
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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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
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?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Feb 1, 2027Days left to Apply
154Applicants 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
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
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to Brigham Young University Hawaii often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=230047.
GPA calculator: Brigham Young University Hawaii GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026