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University of Utah is a large, public institution located in Salt Lake City, ut. Founded in 1850, University of Utah offers undergraduate degrees in 315 majors.

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4 Year, Public
Division 1
26,827 undergraduates
cost $9,315 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Utah? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 87.2%
SAT score average 1231
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.67
Application fee $55
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Key deadlines

April
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December
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Utah is known for one of its top majors: Research and Experimental Psychology. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Research and Experimental Psychology
Communication and Media Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Economics
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,315
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,398
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $7,800
Cost of attendance* $30,613
Average financial aid package $16,445
Estimated cost $14,168 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $29,837
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,398
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $7,800
Cost of attendance* $51,135
Average financial aid package $16,445
Estimated cost $34,690 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Utah has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,827, with gender binary students split 52% male and 48% female.

Total enrollment

35,260

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
61%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
13%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
14%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Utah, students love their Associated Students of the University of Utah (Student Government). Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 201 Presidents Circle, ROOM 201, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
phone 8015817200
address www.utah.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Associated students of the university of utah (student government)

The muss

Fraternity and sorority life

Bennion center for community engagement

Recognized student organizations

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

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Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Utah to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Utah?

University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, ut.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Utah? 

The acceptance rate for University of Utah is 87%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Utah?

The average high school GPA for University of Utah students was 3.67.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Utah?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Utah including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $122,452.

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