Brigham Young University-Idaho Admission
Acceptance Rate
95.75%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
43.88%
Freshmen Enrollment
7,962
SAT Scores
1,080
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 18,951 students have applied and 18,146 students have allowed to admit to Brigham Young University-Idaho (Acceptance rate: 95.75%). BYU Idaho's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 43.88 % where 7,962 students have finally enrolled out of 18,146 admitted students.
BYU Idaho acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Idaho. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as The College of Idaho and Lewis-Clark State College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 68.40%).
BYU Idaho enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Idaho. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 14.70%).
How to Apply to Brigham Young University-Idaho
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply BYU Idaho. BYU Idaho offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.byui.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Financial Aid | https://www.byui.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.byui.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.byui.edu/financial-aid/veteran-education-benefits |
| Disability Service | https://www.byui.edu/accessibility-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at BYU Idaho and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Brigham Young University-Idaho is 1,080 and the average ACT score is 23. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Brigham Young University-Idaho is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,170). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | 1,080 | 23 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,170 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Idaho | 1,124 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Brigham Young University-Idaho, 1,697 students submitted SAT scores (21% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,080 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Idaho. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 490 | 550 | 610 |
| Mathematics | 480 | 530 | 590 |
| Total | 970 | 1,080 | 1,200 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Brigham Young University-Idaho, 1,992 students submitted ACT scores (25% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Idaho. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 23 | 26 |
| English | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 22 | 25 |
BYU Idaho Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Brigham Young University-Idaho. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |