University of Utah
The University of Utah is a public research instititution situated in Salt Lake City that offers more than 100 undergraduate majors. The U is home to three professional arts organizations to complement the College of Fine Arts, and even features a 3,000-seat outdoor venue called Red Butte Garden. With an Asia campus that works in conjunction with the main location, the Office for Global Engagement coordinates semesters abroad as well as provides support for international students. In honor of the Ute Indian Tribe, the University of Utah is "Ute Proud" and honors the culture and heritage of the region.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | April 1 | June 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
48%
Submitting ACT
12%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 27
Average SAT Composite: 1242
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
34,734
Total Number of Undergrads
26,355
Classroom Sizes
0
100
34%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
67%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,315 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $29,837 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,398 |
| Books and Supplies | $1100 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
56%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
21%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,696
21%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$1,689
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$10,439
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
20%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,287
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,126
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$173
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
548
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
14%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Utes
School Colors
crimson and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Pacific-12 Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Salt Lake City
Provo
San Francisco
Seattle
Los Angeles
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
73%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$63,500
What Students Are Saying
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