Overview
The University of Utah is a global leader in research and innovation, providing students with countless opportunities to explore and grow their interests. With more than 100 academic programs, from Lassonde Studios—a nation-leading on-campus incubator and entrepreneurial hub—to an international campus in Incheon, South Korea, the U offers a student experience where the possibilities are limited only by imagination. A lower out-of-state cost of attendance, combined with the option to qualify for in-state tuition after just one year, makes the U an exceptional value in high-quality education.
Acceptance Rate:
87%
Average Net Price:
$12,881
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
27
Average SAT Composite
1242
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,620 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $30,860 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,315 |
| Books and Supplies | $1240 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
46%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
20%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,148
20%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,627
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$11,284
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
16%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1672
18%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,627
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$52,574,124
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$75,217,963
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
21%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,903
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,126
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$173
Students receiving federal loans
20%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,078
Average Other Loans Per Year
$21,175
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
22996
Students Applied
57%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1522
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | April 1 | June 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$55
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
44%
Submitting ACT
10%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 27
Average SAT Composite: 1242
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
35,260
Total Number of Undergrads
26,827
0
100
36%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
67%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
179
Faculty Overview
0
100
71%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
52
Countries Represented
69
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
29%
Student Organizations
503
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
14%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
18%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Utes
School Colors
crimson and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big Twelve Conference
Total Male Athletes
256
Total Female Athletes
195
Intramural Sports
3
Sports Club
9
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Skiing-Snowboarding
- Swimming
- Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Gymnastics
- Skiing-Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
University of Utah Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$63,500
Top 5 Cities
Salt Lake City
Provo
San Francisco
Seattle
Los Angeles
Top 5 Employers
University of Utah
Intermountain Healthcare
University of Utah - Employment
Goldman Sachs
Microsoft
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Education
Engineering
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,126
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$173
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