Brigham Young University
Faith-based college · Provo, UT · 32,952 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
68%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1270–1460
ACT (middle 50%)
28–32
Average net price
$13,397
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$21,235
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
81%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Brigham Young University?
Brigham Young University accepts about 68 of every 100 applicants (68%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1270 and 1460 on the SAT. A score at or above 1460 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1270, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 28–32.
The latest federal data says Brigham Young University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Brigham Young University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Brigham Young University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $21,235 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $13,397 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $6,888 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$6,888
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$6,888
- Room & board$10,716
- Total cost of attendance$21,235
- Average net price after grants$13,397
Popular majors
Business, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Health Professions & Nursing.
Brigham Young University FAQ
- What is Brigham Young University's acceptance rate?
- 68% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Brigham Young University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1270–1460. Aim for 1460 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Brigham Young University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 28–32.
- Is Brigham Young University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Brigham Young University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Brigham Young University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Brigham Young University cost?
- About $21,235 a year before aid; $13,397 on average after grants.
- What is Brigham Young University's FAFSA school code?
- 003670. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Brigham Young University receives your information.
- What is Brigham Young University's graduation rate?
- 81% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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