BYU Acceptance Rate: Class of 2030 (Latest)

Brigham Young University admitted 70.16% of applicants for the Class of 2030, accepting 9,870 students from a pool of 14,067 applications. Once admitted, an overwhelming majority choose to attend, creating an exceptionally high yield rate of 80.0%.

BYU Acceptance Rate: Class of 2030

BYU admitted 9,870 of 14,067 applicants to the Class of 2030, an acceptance rate of 70.16%.[1] These are the figures the university announced for the cycle; the Common Data Set for this class publishes later in the year.

BYU typically groups its first-year admissions figures into a combined 'Spring/Summer/Fall' cohort. The data reported represents the Spring/Summer/Fall 2026 entering class. The university has not published a final enrolled figure for this cohort on its admissions page.

Admitted Student Profile at BYU

The middle 50% of enrolled students reported:[2]

• SAT (combined mid-50%): 1270–1460 (EBRW 640–730, Math 630–730)
• ACT composite (mid-50%): 28–32
• High school GPA (mid-50%): 3.75–3.92

BYU by the Numbers

• Yield rate: 80.0% of admitted students enroll
• Undergraduate enrollment: 32,952
• First-year retention: 91.0%
• Graduation rate: 81.0%

Figures are from federal reporting rather than a Common Data Set, so they describe enrolled students rather than the admitted pool.[2]

What This Means for Your Application

• Target high grades: A solid academic record is essential since the middle half of admitted students hold a high school GPA between 3.75 and 3.92.
• Prepare for exams: Competitive applicants generally submit an ACT composite between 28 and 32 or a combined SAT between 1270 and 1460.
• Expect committed peers: You will join a dedicated student body because an impressive 80.0% of admitted applicants ultimately enroll.
• Focus on your fit: A strong first-year retention rate of 91.0% indicates that admitted students are generally well prepared for the campus environment.