Brigham Young University-Idaho Acceptance Rate
Rexburg, Idaho · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 10,303
- Admitted
- 9,989
- Yield
- 43.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Brigham Young University-Idaho's acceptance rate has fallen from 99.6% in 2014–15 to 97% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,084 to 10,303 (+45%) over that period.
Its 97% rate makes Brigham Young University-Idaho more selective than about 6% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked Idaho schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
Brigham Young University-Idaho has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 43.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,084 | 7,057 | 99.6% | 3,555 |
| 2015–16 | 6,805 | 6,777 | 99.6% | 3,201 |
| 2016–17 | 8,034 | 7,699 | 95.8% | 4,188 |
| 2017–18 | 9,177 | 8,699 | 94.8% | 4,742 |
| 2018–19 | 9,998 | 9,715 | 97.2% | 4,451 |
| 2019–20 | 9,762 | 9,349 | 95.8% | 5,211 |
| 2020–21 | 10,234 | 9,928 | 97% | 4,887 |
| 2021–22 | 9,963 | 9,621 | 96.6% | 4,858 |
| 2022–23 | 10,222 | 9,768 | 95.6% | 4,380 |
| 2023–24 | 10,303 | 9,989 | 97% | 4,334 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,761 | 5,618 | 97.5% |
| Men | 4,542 | 4,371 | 96.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–610 | 32% |
| SAT Math | 480–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–26 | 40% |
How Brigham Young University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Brigham Young University-Idaho's acceptance rate?
Brigham Young University-Idaho's acceptance rate is 97% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (9,989 admitted of 10,303 applicants).
Is Brigham Young University-Idaho test optional?
Brigham Young University-Idaho is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Brigham Young University-Idaho?
Brigham Young University-Idaho received 10,303 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 9,989.
What SAT score do you need for Brigham Young University-Idaho?
Admitted students at Brigham Young University-Idaho typically scored 500–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Brigham Young University-Idaho getting harder to get into?
Brigham Young University-Idaho has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 99.6% in 2014–15 to 97% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.byui.edu/.