Brigham Young University - ProvoAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
December 16, 2026
98 Days Left
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Brigham Young University - A-209 ASB Provo, UT 84602-1001
(801) 422-4104
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 4
Foreign Language 2
History 2
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted December 15
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
Brigham Young University, A-209 ASB
Provo
UT
84602-1001
Phone
(801) 422-4104
Fax
(801) 422-5278
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
December 16, 2026
Application Fee
$35
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
February 15
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
1 required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
69% of 12,141 applicants were admitted
Women
76% of 6,310 applicants were admitted
Men
61% of 5,831 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
6,744 (81%) of 8,331 admitted students enrolled
Women
3,853 (80%) of 4,790 admitted students enrolled
Men
2,891 (82%) of 3,541 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
28%
3.75 - 3.99
59%
3.50 - 3.74
10%
3.25 - 3.49
2%
3.00 - 3.24
0%
2.50 - 2.99
0.1%
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 680 average , 630-720 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
37.5%
Score of 600 - 700
50.8%
Score of 500 - 600
11.3%
Score of 400 - 500
0.4%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
0.1%
SAT EBRW: 680 average , 650-730 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
47.1%
Score of 600 - 700
45.4%
Score of 500 - 600
7.3%
Score of 400 - 500
0.3%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
0.1%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
30 average , 28-32 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
53%
Score of 24 - 29
44.5%
Score of 18 - 23
2.6%
Score of 12 - 17
0.1%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 28
Score of 30 - 36
36.9%
Score of 24 - 29
54.7%
Score of 18 - 23
8%
Score of 12 - 17
0.4%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 30
Score of 30 - 36
56.3%
Score of 24 - 29
36.7%
Score of 18 - 23
6.6%
Score of 12 - 17
0.4%
Score of 6 - 11
0.1%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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