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Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Brigham Young University-Hawaii admits a bit under 50% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Brigham Young University-Hawaii, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Brigham Young University-Hawaii anchors the college town of Laie, HI, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
15.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,889 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 73.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 985 and 1191 — below the HI middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Brigham Young University-Hawaii's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Brigham Young University-Hawaii received 1,270 applications and admitted 481 (37.9%), with 335 enrolling.
Test scores are a required part of every application here. That makes the 985–1191 range unusually informative: everyone admitted is in the data.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 500 | 540 | 608 |
| SAT Math | 485 | 515 | 583 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 22 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Brigham Young University-Hawaii compares
| Brigham Young University-Hawaii | Hawaii median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 47% | 86.2% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $6,630 | $12,186 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $52,064 | $52,075 | $53,781 |
At $52,064, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($52,075). Look at Brigham Young University-Hawaii's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $6,630 regardless of where you're from. At Brigham Young University-Hawaii, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,889 undergrads, Brigham Young University-Hawaii is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
52.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 47% don't — ask a Brigham Young University-Hawaii tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Brigham Young University-Hawaii?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 985–1191 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 47% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Brigham Young University-Hawaii's acceptance rate?
37.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 481 admitted from 1,270 applicants.
How much does Brigham Young University-Hawaii cost?
At Brigham Young University-Hawaii, published tuition is $6,630 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Brigham Young University-Hawaii's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Brigham Young University-Hawaii graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $52,064 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Hawaii
- University of Hawaii-West Oahu — 95.3% admitted
- Hawaii Pacific University — 85.9% admitted
- University of Hawaii at Manoa — 86.6% admitted
- University of Hawaii at Hilo — 60.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.