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Your chances of getting into Brigham Young University Idaho

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

95.6%
Admission Difficulty for Brigham Young University Idaho
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at BYU-I is 95.6%.  Its admission rate is the 7th lowest in Idaho.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into BYU-I and can you get accepted?

Brigham Young University Idaho is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 9,768 out of the 10,222 who applied were admitted.

Brigham Young University Idaho typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.34. 45% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into BYU-I?

96% 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.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

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

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.34 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1100 on the SAT
  • Score 22 on the ACT

BYU-I GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.34*

Typical High School Grades 

B+

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

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into BYU-I are to have around a 3.34 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.34 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as BYU-I accepts 96% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at BYU-I is 3.34 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 #6 in Idaho for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since BYU-I is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 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. 3.34 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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BYU-I SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Brigham Young University Idaho. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 36% of students submitted SAT scores and 49% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

990-1200

Applicants Submitting SAT 

36%
SAT Scores for Brigham Young University Idaho
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 500
Math 25th Percentile 490
Composite 25th Percentile 990
SAT Scores for Brigham Young University Idaho
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 610
Math 75th Percentile 590
Composite 75th Percentile 1200
Average SAT Score 1100

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at BYU-I is 1100 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 990-1200. Students who get into Brigham Young University Idaho score in the top 62 percent of all SAT test takers..  BYU-I ranks #6 in the state of Idaho for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1100 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. BYU-I regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 990 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 990, 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.

Score Submission Requirements

Brigham Young University Idaho is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1100 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

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 1095, you have around a 96% chance of being admitted. A 1200 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 98% chance of getting in.

Brigham Young University Idaho admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1200 and Above Good >98%
1095 to 1200 Avg + 96%-98%
990 to 1095 Avg - 93%-96%
885 to 990 Reach 87%-93%
Less than 885 Low <87%
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BYU-I ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

19-25 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

49%
ACT Scores for Brigham Young University Idaho
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 19
Math 25th Percentile 18
Composite 25th Percentile 19
ACT Scores for Brigham Young University Idaho
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 25
Math 75th Percentile 25
Composite 75th Percentile 25
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into BYU-I?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to BYU-I is 22, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 19 and 25.  The school ranks #6 in Idaho for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 22. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 19 and score in the score in the top 56 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.

49 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Brigham Young University Idaho.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Brigham Young University Idaho is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into BYU-I for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 22 score has around 96% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 98% with a 25 ACT score.

Brigham Young University Idaho admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >98%
22 to 25 Avg + 96%-98%
19 to 22 Avg - 93%-96%
16 to 19 Reach 87%-93%
Less than 16 Low <87%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Brigham Young University Idaho admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,848 4,374 10,222
Accepted 5,631 4,137 9,768
Acceptance Rate 96% 95% 96%
Enrolled 2,622 1,758 4,380
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 47% 42% 45%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

100

Applicants have 100 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2025.

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

Brigham Young University Idaho Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even 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 considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Brigham Young University Idaho
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Brigham Young University Idaho is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.34 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1100 and ACT of 22 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=142522 IPEDS survey data for Brigham Young University Idaho.

Last updated February 24, 2024