Campus photo

Photo: An Errant Knight / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

PublicCity: MidsizeYellow Ribbon (undergraduate)Test Optional

Visit Site

86%

Acceptance Rate

27,264

Undergraduates

$31k

Out-of-state tuition

65%

6-yr grad rate

$67k

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

Want help deciding if University of Utah is worth it?

Invite a parent to help you plan. They get a text with a secure link to join and connect to your account.

Data as of September 2026

Can I Get In?

86%

Accessible

Acceptance Rate (2024-25)

Test Optional

86% of applicants admitted

SAT Range (2023-24)1190–1380

ACT Range (2023-24)22–29

Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)4.00

$55 application fee

27,264 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)

Public · City: Midsize

Early Action: Dec 1, 2026

Your MatchBasic and up

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

What University of Utah rates very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Academic GPA (its 2025-26 Common Data Set). This is how the college weighs all applicants, not part of your chance above. · Source

Can I Afford It?

Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)

$30,860

Average Net Price (2023-24)

$16,200

This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.

$19,000Median Debt

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$67,170/yr

Debt-to-earnings ratio28%

Your Net Price EstimateBasic and up

See what University of Utah is likely to cost at your family's income, after grants.

Why Go Here?

6-yr grad rate65%

First-year retention86%

$67k

Median Earnings

10 yrs after entry

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

27.3k

Undergraduates

Large

Public · City: Midsize

Your Scores HereBasic and up

Is this school right for you? See how your SAT, ACT and GPA compare with admitted students.

How Does It Stack Up?

#21

Deal Score in UT

of 46 rated colleges

Deal Score75

Good value

29% First-Gen Students

20% Pell Grant Recipients

Your Admission ChanceBasic and up

See your admission chance at University of Utah, based on your scores and GPA.

Get Basic →

43Days

Next Application Deadline

Early Action: Dec 1, 2026

From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source

At a Glance

University of Utah is a public college in Salt Lake City, UT. It enrolls 27,264 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).

Deal Score

/ 100

Good value

Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes

Academics & Admissions

Student-Faculty Ratio

18:1

SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA

1190–1380

SAT (2023-24)

4.00

GPA (CDS)

Test Optional

Application Deadline

Early Action: Dec 1, 2026

via Common Application

Cost & Financial Aid

Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$30,860

Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)63%

Room & Board (2024-25)$13,315

Median Debt at Graduation$19,000

Highest-Earning Programs

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

Early ActionDec 1, 2026

From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source

Apply via

Common Application

$55 fee

Admissions Page Financial Aid Net Price Calculator

Explore 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

The Vibe

Rigor

Career

Value

City: Midsize

Setting

Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.