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Brigham Young University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1290 to 1440

ACT Range28 to 32

Average GPA3.90

Acceptance Rate67.8%

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.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Brigham Young University facts and stats

Quick Facts

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.

Location

Provo, UT

Undergrad Enrollment32,952

Freshman Retention91%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio22:1

Graduation Rate81%

Test PolicyTest-required

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Key Brigham Young University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

December 15

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

November 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 1

Test dates

SAT 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

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

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.

Tuition and Fees$6,688

Room and Board$10,396

Average Merit Award$2,525

Application Fee$35

Students on Aid28%

Average Aid Package$5,053

Average Debt at Grad$12,839

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.