verifiedCampus View

University of Utah

location_onSalt Lake City, UT

PublicCity: MidsizeYellow Ribbon

open_in_newVisit Site

86%

Acceptance Rate

27,264

Total Students

$31k

Sticker Price

65%

Grad Rate

$67k

Median Salary

Want help deciding if University of Utah is worth it?

Send this to a parent and ask them to help unlock personalized cost, fit, and planning tools.

Data as of May 2026

🎯Can I Get In?

86%

Accessible

Acceptance Rate

Tests Required

86% accept rateNat'l avg: 66%

SAT Range1190–1380

ACT Range22–29

GPA Avg3.7

payments$55 application fee

groups27,264 students enrolled

schoolPublic · City: Midsize

Your MatchPlus Feature

86% acceptance rate. Compare your scores against admitted students — is this a Match, Reach, or Safety for you?

💰Can I Afford It?

Sticker Price

$30,860

Net Price

Not reported

$19,000Avg Debt

≈ $158/mo for 10 yrs

Avg salary after graduation$67,170/yr

Debt-to-income ratio28% (healthy)

Avg debt below national average ($29,400)

Your Net Price EstimatePlus Feature

Most families overpay for college. See what University of Utah actually costs for your income level.

💜Why Go Here?

Graduation Rate65%

Nat'l avg: 62%

Retention Rate86%

Nat'l avg: 68%

$67k

Avg Salary

↑ Above $46k avg

18:1

Faculty Ratio

Average

27.3k

Students

Large

schoolPublic · City: Midsize

Your Fit ScorePlus Feature

Is this school right for you? Get a personalized fit score based on your major, location, and career goals.

🏆How Does It Stack Up?

Forbes

Top 10

Deal Score68

Good Value

diversity_129% First-Gen Students

trending_up100% Loan Repayment Rate

account_balance20% Pell Grant Recipients

CD Quality ScoresPlus Feature

See how University of Utah ranks on value, outcomes, and student satisfaction with our proprietary analysis

Get Plus →

156Days

scheduleApplication Countdown

Early Decision deadline is Nov 1, 2026

You have time to research and prepare thoroughly.

auto_awesomeAt a Glance

University of Utah is a public institution located in Salt Lake City, UT. With approximately 27,264 students, the university offers a range of academic programs and opportunities for student growth.

Deal Score

68.02

/ 100

Good Value

Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes

Academics & Admissions

Faculty-Student Ratio

18:1

Test Score Ranges

1285

SAT

3.7

GPA

Class Sizes

Medium

based on faculty ratio

Application Deadline

Rolling

via Common Application

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price$30,860

Room & Board$13,315

Avg Grad Debt$19,000

Popular Majors

Computer Science$90k/yr

Computer Engineering$90k/yr

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$76k/yr

Chemical Engineering$74k/yr

Civil Engineering$72k/yr

Mechanical Engineering$71k/yr

How to Apply

Apply via

descriptionCommon Application

$55 fee

open_in_new

paymentsFinancial Aid calculateNet Price Calculator

workExplore Careers

Discover careers related to University of Utah's top programs

Computer Science$90k/yr Computer Engineering$90k/yr Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$76k/yr Chemical Engineering$74k/yr

boltThe Vibe

"University of Utah offers a dynamic environment focused on student success and academic growth."

Rigor

Career

Social

Value

Signature StrengthGlobal Impact

University of Utah
Innovation Engine

A Tier-1 Research Powerhouse driving global discovery. Undergraduate students work alongside world-class faculty to solve humanity's toughest challenges.

attach_money

Funding

Federal + Private

science

Discovery

Research Centers

public

Impact

Patents & Innovations

Carnegie Classification

person_search

Undergrad Research