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University of Utah

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Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-9008

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

University of Utah is a public institution in Salt Lake City with particular strength in business and computer science. With an average SAT of 1231, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 26K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,170 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,172.

Established
1850
Motto
"Imagine, then Do"
Mascot
Swoop
Type
Public research university
Division
Division I

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87%Acceptance
1231SAT Avg
26,041Students
18:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$67,170Earnings 10yr
$13,172Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Utah Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1231

Reading & WritingMid: 640
590698
MathMid: 645
590700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2229

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

87.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1231

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,315
Tuition (out-of-state)$29,837
Room & Board$12,398
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$21,799
Average Net Price$13,172
Median Debt at Graduation$19,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$201

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,447
$30–48K$10,667
$48–75K$12,398
$75–110K$16,886
$110K+$17,278

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,172

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

78.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

198

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (315)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
26,041
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Black 1%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 6%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.9%
Freshman Retention85.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$55,239
8 Years$61,202
10 Years$67,170

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,200
Men
$76,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#151
Forbes
#99
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#241

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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