For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Utah is $6,813 for Utah residents and $20,190 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Utah, the average tuition & fees are $16,569 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Utah is $8,563 for Utah residents and $21,950 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Utah, the average graduate tuition is $13,115.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $13,924 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $17,332. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.
The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.
Average Cost of Attendance (COA)
In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.
The 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in Utah is $21,905 for residents and $35,283 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $33,942. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $10,011 for Utah residents and $19,516 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2024 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
| Utah Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $21,905 | $35,283 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $33,942 | |
| Community Colleges | $10,011 | $19,516 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Utah, 61 out of 63 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 17 public and 40 private colleges in Utah. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Utah is $6,014 for Utah residents and $19,392 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,677
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $3,979 for residents and $13,484 for out-of-state students.
| Utah Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $6,014 | $19,392 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $15,677 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $3,979 | $13,484 |
| Trade Schools (Less than 2-Year Schools) | $16,575 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Utah, 16 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Utah is $7,789 for Utah residents and $21,176 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $12,383
| Utah Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $7,789 | $21,176 |
| Private Schools | $12,383 | |
Tuition per Credit Hour
The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Utah is $263 for Utah residents and $847 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $732
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $392 for Utah residents and $1,034 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $765
| Utah Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $263 | $847 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $732 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $166 | $582 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $392 | $1,034 |
| Private Schools | $765 | |
Average Living Costs at colleges in Utah
At colleges in Utah, the average living cost is $13,924 when a student lives on campus facility and $17,332 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $12,756 | $14,198 |
| Private Schools | $16,650 | $19,683 |
