Trajecta score
+0.4 since '20Ranked #84 of 2,375
5-year trend
69.3 · #79
2020
69.7 · #82
2021
69.7 · #79
2022
69.9 · #87
2023
69.7 · #89
2024
Academic Profile
49/ 100
Career Outcomes
73/ 100
Student Success
72/ 100
Affordability
83/ 100
Academic Investment
89/ 100
Access & Equity
66/ 100
Academic Profile
49
Career Outcomes
73
Student Success
72
Affordability
83
Academic Investment
89
Access & Equity
66
AI Fit Analysis
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Cost / Net Price
$23k / $16k
SAT Avg
1,376
Retention
91%
Grad Rate
82%
Admissions
Test Scores
Scores represent the midpoint of enrolled students, not a cutoff.
Finances
Tuition
In-State Tuition
$6,688
per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,688
per year
Aid & Debt
Pell Grant Share
32%
undergraduates receiving Pell
Federal Loan Share
11%
students borrowing
Median Debt
among completers
$11,069
Admissions Factors
Self-reported by the school in its Common Data Set (section C7) — the school's own statement of which application factors matter in its admissions decisions.
3.89
average high school GPA of enrolled freshmen (weighted) · 99% reporting
Source: Common Data Set 2025-2026, what Brigham Young University reports weighing in admissions.
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important | |||
| Class rank | Class rank: Not Considered | |||
| Academic GPA | Academic GPA: Very Important | |||
| Standardized test scores | Standardized test scores: Very Important | |||
| Application essay | Application essay: Very Important | |||
| Recommendation(s) | Recommendation(s): Very Important | |||
| Interview | Interview: Not Considered | |||
| Extracurricular activities | Extracurricular activities: Very Important | |||
| Talent/ability | Talent/ability: Very Important | |||
| Character/personal qualities | Character/personal qualities: Very Important | |||
| First generation | First generation: Important | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | Alumni/ae relation: Not Considered | |||
| Geographical residence | Geographical residence: Not Considered | |||
| State residency | State residency: Not Considered | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Religious affiliation/commitment: Very Important | |||
| Volunteer work | Volunteer work: Very Important | |||
| Work experience | Work experience: Very Important | |||
| Level of applicant's interest | Level of applicant's interest: Considered |
Supplemental Essays · 2026-27
school's admissions site ↗Essay 1: Engaging topic
Required1500 character limitDescribe a topic, idea, or experience that you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. What have you done to learn more or engage further in the topic, idea or experience? What resources do you use to learn more?
Essay 2: Meeting needs
Required1500 character limitHave you become aware of significant needs in your family, school, and/or community? Please explain how you have worked toward meeting those needs.
Essay 3: Recovering from defeat (two parts)
Required500 character limit for the first part; 1500 character limit for the second partBriefly describe a time that your efforts have fallen short, a goal was not accomplished, or an aspiration was not achieved (500 character limit). What steps did you take to recover from this defeat? What resources did you use? How and why are you different today? (1500 character limit)
Essay 4: Your story and contribution
Required1500 character limitWe strive to create a rich and varied educational environment through admitting students with a wide range of: - Goals - Interests - Skills and talents - Life experiences - Perspectives - Cultures Tell us your story. What will you contribute to our university community? Be specific.
Essay 5: Learning by study and by faith
Required1500 character limitA BYU education will be spiritually strengthening. BYU students have a unique opportunity to seek learning by study and by faith. Describe the reasons you want to learn in an environment like this.
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Methodology
The Trajecta Score (0–100) blends six dimensions of public college data into one comparable number, then nudges it by how much data each school reports. Selectivity tiers are separate — they’re based purely on a school’s admission rate.
Read the full methodologyMedian earnings 10 years out, earnings vs. a high-school grad, and loan repayment.
Admission selectivity and the incoming class’s SAT / ACT scores.
Average net price after aid and the typical debt of graduates.
Graduation rate and first-year retention.
Instructional spending and faculty salaries per student.
Share of Pell-grant students and reliance on federal loans.
Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and IPEDS. Figures are the most recent reported and may lag a year or two. This tool is read-only and not personalized — inside the Trajecta app, scores are tailored to your profile as a fit score.
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