Getting in
For Fall 2025, 12,141 first-year students applied to BYU, 8,331 were admitted and 6,743 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 68.6%.
Source: BYU Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1 (sum of its rows; it gives no total line). Read Oct 1, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state (Utah) | 4,456 | 3,194 | 71.7% |
| Out-of-state | 7,418 | 4,973 | 67% |
Source: BYU Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. BYU's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by college or major.
Source: BYU Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early plans. BYU has no early decision or early action plan; the Common Data Set answers no to both. Its November 2 date is a priority deadline, and priority applicants get their decision with everyone else.
Source: BYU Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
135 majors across 10 schools. Every bachelor's degree major in BYU's official 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, grouped by the college that offers it, with the degree. Emphases, minors and secondary majors are left out.
College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences19
- Actuarial Science (B.S.)
- Applied Physics (B.S.)
- Biochemistry (B.S.)
- Chemistry (B.A.)
- Chemistry (B.S.)
- Chemistry Education (B.S.)
- Computer Science (B.S.)
- Data Science (B.S.)
- Earth and Space Science Education (B.S.)
- Environmental Geology (B.S.)
- Geology (B.S.)
- Machine Learning (B.S.)
- Mathematics (B.S.)
- Mathematics Education (B.S.)
- Physical Science Education (B.S.)
- Physics (B.S.)
- Physics Education (B.S.)
- Physics and Astronomy (B.S.)
- Statistics (B.S.)
Source: BYU 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences13
- Anthropology (B.A.)
- Economics (B.S.)
- Family History - Genealogy (B.A.)
- Family Life (B.S.)
- Family and Consumer Sciences Education (B.S.)
- Geography (B.S.)
- History (B.A.)
- History Teaching (B.A.)
- Political Science (B.A.)
- Political Science: Political Strategy (B.A.)
- Psychology (B.S.)
- Social Science Teaching (B.S.)
- Sociology (B.S.)
Source: BYU 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Fine Arts and Communications23
- Acting (B.F.A.)
- Animation (B.F.A.)
- Art (B.A.)
- Art (B.F.A.)
- Art Education K-12 (B.A.)
- Commercial Music (B.M.)
- Communications (B.A.)
- Dance (B.A.)
- Dance (B.F.A.)
- Dance Education K-12 (B.A.)
- Film (B.A.)
- Graphic Design (B.F.A.)
- Illustration (B.F.A.)
- Interdisciplinary Design (B.A.)
- Music (B.A.)
- Music Composition (B.M.)
- Music Dance Theatre (B.F.A.)
- Music Education (B.M.)
- Music Performance (B.M.)
- Photo- and Lens- Based Design (B.F.A.)
- Product and User Experience Design (B.F.A.)
- Theatre Arts (B.A.)
- Theatre Education K-12 (B.A.)
Source: BYU 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Humanities28
- Applied English Linguistics (B.A.)
- Arabic Language (B.A.)
- Art History and Curatorial Studies (B.A.)
- Chinese (B.A.)
- Classical Studies (B.A.)
- Comparative Literature (B.A.)
- Editing and Publishing (B.A.)
- English (B.A.)
- English Teaching (B.A.)
- French (B.A.)
- French Studies (B.A.)
- French Teaching (B.A.)
- General Studies (B.G.S.)
- German (B.A.)
- German Teaching (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary Humanities (B.A.)
- Italian (B.A.)
- Italian Studies (B.A.)
- Japanese (B.A.)
- Korean (B.A.)
- Latin Teaching (B.A.)
- Linguistics (B.A.)
- Philosophy (B.A.)
- Portuguese (B.A.)
- Russian (B.A.)
- Spanish (B.A.)
- Spanish Teaching (B.A.)
- Spanish Translation (B.A.)
Source: BYU 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Life Sciences20
- Biodiversity and Conservation (B.S.)
- Bioinformatics (B.S.)
- Biological Science Education (B.S.)
- Biology (B.S.)
- Biophysics (B.S.)
- Cell Biology and Physiology (B.S.)
- Dietetics (B.S.)
- Environmental Science and Sustainability (B.S.)
- Exercise Science (B.S.)
- Exercise and Wellness (B.S.)
- Food Science (B.S.)
- Genetics, Genomics, and Biotechnology (B.S.)
- Medical Laboratory Science (B.S.)
- Microbiology (B.S.)
- Molecular Biology (B.S.)
- Neuroscience (B.S.)
- Nutritional Science (B.S.)
- Plant and Landscape Systems (B.S.)
- Public Health (B.S.)
- Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation (B.S.)
Source: BYU 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Nursing1
- Nursing (B.S.)
Source: BYU 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering9
- Chemical Engineering (B.S.)
- Civil Engineering (B.S.)
- Computer Engineering (B.S.)
- Construction and Facilities Management (B.S.)
- Cybersecurity (B.S.)
- Electrical Engineering (B.S.)
- Manufacturing Engineering (B.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)
- Technology and Engineering Education (B.S.)
Source: BYU 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Kennedy Center for International Studies7
- American Studies (B.A.)
- Ancient Near Eastern Studies (B.A.)
- Asian Studies (B.A.)
- European Studies (B.A.)
- International Relations (B.A.)
- Latin American Studies (B.A.)
- Middle East Studies / Arabic (B.A.)
Source: BYU 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Marriott School of Business10
- Accounting (B.S.)
- Business Management (B.S.)
- Entrepreneurial Management (B.S.)
- Experience Design and Management (B.S.)
- Finance (B.S.)
- Global Supply Chain Management (B.S.)
- Human Resource Management (B.S.)
- Information Systems (B.S.)
- Marketing (B.S.)
- Strategic Management (B.S.)
Source: BYU 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
McKay School of Education5
- Communication Disorders (B.S.)
- Early Childhood Education (B.S.)
- Elementary Education (B.S.)
- Physical Education Tchg/Coaching (K-12) (B.S.)
- Special Education (B.S.)
Source: BYU 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priority deadline | November 2 | February 15 | No |
| Final deadline | December 15 | February 15 | No |
The application opens August 26, 2026, and every deadline is 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time. All materials must arrive before you can submit. Meeting the priority deadline gives extra consideration in the review but no earlier decision. The scholarship application is due January 2.
Source: BYU Enrollment Services, Application Deadlines (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
Test scores are optional for most applicants through winter 2028: usually for freshmen who have completed enough accredited high school coursework. The application tells you whether a score is required; if it is, an official ACT or SAT must be received before you submit. BYU does not superscore, and a score it reviews counts only if it helps your application.
Source: BYU Enrollment Services, ACT/SAT Test Scores (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
- Testing. BYU has set its test-optional policy only through winter 2028 so far. It has not said whether students entering in fall 2028 must send ACT or SAT scores.
Source: BYU Enrollment Services, ACT/SAT Test Scores (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
We found nothing else announced for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: BYU Enrollment Services, ACT/SAT Test Scores (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at BYU, 2026-2027:
| Item | Church member | Not a Church member |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,096 | $14,192 |
| Food and housing (on campus) | $11,200 | $11,200 |
| Books and supplies | $416 | $416 |
| Transportation | $2,608 | $2,608 |
| Other expenses | $2,088 | $2,088 |
| Total | $23,408 | $30,504 |
For a full-time undergraduate living on campus. BYU charges members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a lower tuition; there is no in-state rate. BYU lists no required fees.
Source: BYU Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections G1 and G5. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $10,444 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $10,112 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $13,062 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $16,378 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,542 |
| All incomes | $15,564 |
What first-year, full-time students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from BYU's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to Brigham Young University on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
Hofstra UniversityHempstead, NY · Private72.7% admitted$34,176 average net price
Mercer UniversityMacon, GA · Private68.9% admitted$23,847 average net price
Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA · Private69.9% admitted$38,509 average net price
University of DenverDenver, CO · Private85.4% admitted$36,131 average net price
University of DaytonDayton, OH · Private66.6% admitted$29,533 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.