University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of Utah reported a 87.2% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of Utah is a public 4-year institution in Salt Lake City, UT, with an SAT reference of 1285 and an ACT reference of 26. The historical average net price is $16,200 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

87.2%

22,996 applicants

SAT reference

1285

Combined score

ACT reference

26

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$16,200

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of Utah

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)118012851380
ACT (composite, 1–36)222629

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

64.5%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

86.2%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

27,264

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of Utah, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$13,123
$30,001 – $48,000$13,424
$48,001 – $75,000$14,246
$75,001 – $110,000$17,663
$110,000+$21,533

Top Majors at University of Utah

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing810
Social Sciences721
Biological & Biomedical Sciences577
Computer & Information Sciences532
Psychology491
Engineering464
Visual & Performing Arts390
Health Professions301
Communication & Journalism261
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies198

Financial Aid at University of Utah

About University of Utah

Official website: https://www.utah.edu/

Admissions: https://admissions.utah.edu/

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Utah

What is the acceptance rate at University of Utah?

University of Utah reported a 87% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 22,996. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of Utah?

The historical 87% acceptance rate suggests University of Utah was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Utah?

The imported historical records for University of Utah include an SAT reference value of 1285 and an ACT reference value of 26. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of Utah?

The stored historical average net price at University of Utah is $16,200 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 79%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $12,148 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of Utah?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of Utah is 64%. its stored first-year retention rate is 86%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of Utah test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of Utah?

University of Utah's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on December 1, 2026, Regular Decision on April 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of Utah's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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