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Brigham Young University-Hawaii admits 47% of those who apply, which makes it moderately selective. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1130 out of 1600 (midpoints: 598 in reading and writing, 570 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 24 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees for a year | $9,102 |
| Room and meals on campus | $10,420 |
| Books and supplies | $2,085 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $22,820 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $17,608 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off. It is 107% above the median net price of colleges in Hawaii on this site ($8,514). International students normally pay the published tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | HI median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 74% | 71% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 49% | 40% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $57,487 | $51,712 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $11,000 | $11,265 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Hawaii and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
15% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 15% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 58% women and 42% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 4 of the 14 colleges in Hawaii on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 2,028.
Other colleges in Hawaii of a similar size
- University of Hawaii-West OahuKapolei, public
- Hawaii Pacific UniversityHonolulu, private nonprofit
- University of Hawaii at HiloHilo, public
- Chaminade University of HonoluluHonolulu, private nonprofit
- Pacific Rim Christian UniversityHonolulu, private nonprofit
- University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, public
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of Brigham Young University-Hawaii?
Brigham Young University-Hawaii admits 47% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at Brigham Young University-Hawaii?
Published tuition and fees are $9,102 a year. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of Brigham Young University-Hawaii?
49% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.