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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL 2025 SEMESTERS

BYU-Idaho has a 97% average applicant acceptance rate, and received a total of 12,871 applicants in 2023.

Academic Requirements for Admissions

BYU-Idaho seeks to help as many students as possible obtain a quality education.

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Minimum GPA & ACT/SAT

Applicants should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

ACT/SAT scores are not required for admission; however, they are required for scholarship consideration. Applicants may also submit a test score if they feel it is a good representation of their academic abilities.

Average ACT score for admission to BYU-Idaho is 25.

Minimum GPA for admission to BYU-Idaho is 2.0; average GPA is 3.7; maximum GPA is 4.0 or more.

Average SAT score for admission to BYU-Idaho is 1,240.

Steps to Become a BYUI Student

Complete your application

No essays. No fees. Fill it out in 10 minutes and then meet with your church leaders for your ecclesiastical endorsement.
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Complete your FAFSA application

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to see if you qualify for government aid.
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Explore scholarships

Explore aid available through BYU-Idaho and private scholarships. BYU-Idaho offers scholarships for new and current students.
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Explore majors and find housing

Find the classes and housing options that are right for you. You’re on your way to learning!
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You can apply at any time with BYU-Idaho’s rolling admissions.

You can start your application on your own or an admissions counselor can guide you through the process.

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Attend School Year-Round

BYU-Idaho operates on a full three-semester schedule (Fall, Winter, and Spring), helping students graduate faster while keeping class sizes small. Multiple start dates offer flexibility for scheduling around missions or internships.

Application Deadlines

Be sure to submit your application before the semester you'd like to start classes.

For international applicants, please review our international application deadlines to see available terms.

Dec. 15

WINTER 2025

Apr. 1

SPRING 2025

Sept. 1

FALL 2025

Admissions Is Here to Help You Apply

Whether you’re applying to college for the first time, looking to transfer, or have questions about missionary service, the Admissions team can guide you in preparing to become a BYU-Idaho student.

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Get Help With Your Application

Get help filling out your BYU-Idaho application. We can also introduce you to a BYUI admissions representative assigned to your area or high school.

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Campus Tours & Admissions Events

Come see what all the excitement is about! Take a tour and feel what it's like on campus.

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Have Questions About Applying to BYU-Idaho?

Office: Spencer W. Kimball Building, Room 120
Phone: 208-496-1300
Email: admissions@byui.edu
Web Chat: Start a web chat by clicking the blue chat button found at the bottom right of the page.