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University of Utah admits 86% of those who apply, which makes it open to most applicants. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1257 out of 1600 (midpoints: 640 in reading and writing, 645 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 26 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from Utah | $9,832 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $31,768 |
| Room and meals on campus | $14,637 |
| Books and supplies | $1,300 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $37,284 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $27,314 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is 21% above the median net price of colleges in Utah on this site ($22,516). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $24,961 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $23,936 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $25,277 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $27,795 |
| Above $110,000 | $32,141 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | UT median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 86% | 69% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 66% | 55% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $72,729 | $56,589 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $16,878 | $16,689 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Utah and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
21% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 21% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 48% women and 52% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 4 of the 20 colleges in Utah on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 2,804.
Other colleges in Utah of a similar size
- Brigham Young UniversityProvo, private nonprofit
- Utah State UniversityLogan, public
- Southern Utah UniversityCedar City, public
- Nightingale CollegeSalt Lake City, private for-profit
- Westminster UniversitySalt Lake City, private nonprofit
- Provo CollegeProvo, private for-profit
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of University of Utah?
University of Utah admits 86% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at University of Utah?
Published tuition and fees are $9,832 a year for students from Utah and $31,768 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of University of Utah?
66% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.