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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $27,314
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Median earnings
- $72,729
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Utah is a public college in Salt Lake City, UT with 27,264 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants, and admitted students average 1257 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $27,314 per year ($24,961 for families earning under $30,000). 66% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $72,729 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 22,996
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 20,046
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 28%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing600–690
200800
SAT Math590–690
200800
ACT Composite22–29
136
What University of Utah looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $37,284
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,832
- Out-of-state tuition
- $31,768
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$24,961
- $30–48k$23,936
- $48–75k$25,277
- $75–110k$27,795
- $110k+$32,141
Get a personal estimate with University of Utah's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Freshman retention
- 86%
- Median earnings
- $72,729
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $16,878
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 27,264
- Student–faculty ratio
- 19:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 21%
- White64%
- Hispanic14%
- Black1%
- Asian6%
University of Utah FAQ
What is University of Utah's acceptance rate?+
University of Utah admits 86% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of Utah?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 600–690 on SAT Reading and Writing and 590–690 on SAT Math; the average total is 1257.
What ACT score do you need for University of Utah?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–29.
Is University of Utah test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Utah?+
In Fall 2023, 22,996 students applied to University of Utah and 20,046 were admitted; 5,560 enrolled.
Does University of Utah consider legacy status?+
No. University of Utah reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Utah require an essay?+
University of Utah reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Utah cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $37,284 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,314.
What is University of Utah's graduation rate?+
66% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 230764 · How we use this data
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