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University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Overview

Enrollment

34,734
University of Utah overview
Location Salt Lake City, Utah
Online utah.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
University of Utah overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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The University of Utah occupies a 1,535-acre campus in Salt Lake City, nestled at the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains and adjacent to Research Park, a major technology and research complex. Founded in 1850 as Deseret University, it stands as the state's flagship public institution and combines a mix of historical and modern architecture throughout its urban campus. The university maintains selective admission standards and is recognized for its programs in computer science, biomedical engineering, and entertainment arts, along with its School of Medicine, which operates the region's only academic medical center. Students can choose from various housing options across three residential areas on campus, while the university competes in the Pac-12 Conference, with its ski team holding multiple national championships. Salt Lake City's metropolitan location provides students access to both outdoor recreation opportunities and urban amenities, with seven ski resorts within an hour's drive of campus.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

9/10

Value

Utah is rated within the top 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for University of Utah within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
University of Utah overview
SAT 1190/1390
ACT 22/29
GPA 3.64

Applications Accepted

89.1% 
University of Utah overview
Applications Due Apr 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $55

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Annual Cost to Attend

Utah Resident Tuition

$8,175
In State Costs for University of Utah
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$960
Other Fees$1,140
Room and Board $11,437
Budget for Other Expenses$4,968
Total One Year Cost$26,680

Out of State Resident Tuition

$28,697
Out of State Costs for University of Utah
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$960
Other Fees$1,140
Room and Board $11,437
Budget for Other Expenses$4,968
Total One Year Cost$47,202

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$61,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

55% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Utah students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 17%
Business 13%
Communication 9%
Health Professions 8%
Engineering 7%

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Current students may use the University of Utah GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.

Last updated February 24, 2024