Utah Admission Requirements
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Utah Admission Overview
Utah admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Utah admitted 86% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.64 GPA (A-) and SAT 1190-1380 / ACT 22-29. Utah is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Utah is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Utah Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for University of Utah
Acceptance Rate
The Utah acceptance rate is 86%. Last year, 23,062 of 26,822 applicants were admitted. That is the 5th lowest acceptance rate in Utah.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Utah and can you get accepted?
Utah is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
University of Utah typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.64. 26% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Utah GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.64Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.64
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Utah typically have around a 3.64 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Utah is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #2 in Utah for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Utah Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
The University of Utah is test-optional for first-year applicants in the 2026-27 admissions cycle. SAT and ACT scores are not required for standard admission, merit scholarships, the Honors College, or individual majors. To have scores considered, indicate that on the application and self-report them; official scores are due within 30 days if you opt in. Scores are required if you are homeschooled, earned a GED or HiSET, or graduated from a U.S. high school that is not regionally accredited.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://admissions.utah.edu/apply/freshman-students/undergraduate-admissions-standards/
Utah SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1190-1380Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
10%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 600
- Math 590
- Composite 1190
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 690
- Math 690
- Composite 1380
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Utah typically score around a 1290 SAT (middle 50% 1190–1380) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 87th percentile nationally. Utah ranks #2 in the state of Utah and #223 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1190 to 1380
SAT policy
Utah is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1290 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Utah ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
22-29Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
38%25th Percentile Scores
- English 21
- Math 21
- Composite 22
75th Percentile Scores
- English 30
- Math 28
- Composite 29
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Utah typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 22–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Utah places #3 among colleges in Utah for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 29
ACT policy
You may apply to Utah without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Utah and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Apr 1, 2027Days left to Apply
213Applicants have 213 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Utah is $55.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Utah is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 86% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.64 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1190-1380); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to University of Utah often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=230764.
GPA calculator: University of Utah GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026