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BYU acceptance rate
The acceptance rate at Brigham Young University is 69.2% for fall 2023. Out of 11,006 applicants, 7,615 were admitted and 6,067 enrolled.
The application numbers
| Figure | Fall 2023 |
|---|---|
| Applicants, fall 2023 | 11,006 |
| Admitted, fall 2023 | 7,615 |
| Acceptance rate, fall 2023 | 69.2% |
| Admitted students who enrolled, fall 2023 | 6,067 |
How this rate compares
Against the Utah pilot school average of 83.3%, the rate at Brigham Young University is 14.1 points lower, which means a smaller share of applicants were admitted.
Against the national pilot school average of 53.0%, the rate at Brigham Young University is 16.2 points higher, which means a larger share of applicants were admitted.
Averages here are simple averages across the pilot schools that publish a rate, 3 schools in Utah and 235 schools nationwide on this site.
What the acceptance rate does and does not mean
The acceptance rate is the share of applicants who were offered a place. It is worked out by dividing the number of students admitted by the number who applied, for fall 2023.
A low rate means many more people applied than the school could admit. It does not by itself prove that a school is better, that teaching is stronger, or that graduates earn more. Some schools draw very large applicant pools because applying is free or simple, and some excellent schools admit a large share of a smaller, well matched pool.
A high rate does not mean admission is automatic. Schools still set entry requirements, and popular programs inside a school can be far harder to enter than the overall rate suggests. The rate also says nothing about cost. Read it beside the total cost, the average net price, and the outcomes on the cost page for Brigham Young University.
Similar schools to compare
- Utah State University, Logan, Utah. Total cost $22,920 for one year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at BYU?
The acceptance rate at Brigham Young University is 69.2% for fall 2023. It is the number admitted, 7,615, divided by the number who applied, 11,006.
How many students apply to BYU each year?
In fall 2023, 11,006 students applied to Brigham Young University, 7,615 were admitted, and 6,067 admitted students enrolled.
How selective is BYU compared with other schools in Utah?
The average acceptance rate across the pilot schools in Utah that publish a rate is 83.3%, and the national average across the pilot schools on this site is 53.0%. The rate at Brigham Young University is 69.2%.
Does a low acceptance rate mean a school is better?
No. A low rate means far more people applied than the school could admit. It says nothing on its own about teaching quality, cost, or graduate earnings, which is why this site prints the rate beside cost and outcomes figures.
How much does BYU cost?
The total cost for one year at Brigham Young University is $22,992 for in state students. The cost page on this site breaks that total into tuition, fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other expenses.
What is the graduation rate at BYU?
The graduation rate at Brigham Young University is 82%, measuring the share of a starting cohort that finished within one and a half times the normal program length.
Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, United States Department of Education. Admissions figures are for fall 2023. See the methodology page for full detail.