For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition of public colleges in Utah is $6,979 for Utah residents and $20,802 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Utah, the average tuition & fees are $17,724 regardless of residency.
For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Utah is $8,844 for Utah residents and $22,108 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Utah, the average graduate tuition is $14,612.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $14,359 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $18,899. 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.
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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 2025 average COA of the four-year colleges in Utah is $22,594 for residents and $36,417 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $35,099. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $12,206 for Utah residents and $22,090 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2025 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 | $22,594 | $36,417 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $35,099 | |
| Community Colleges | $12,206 | $22,090 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Utah, 62 out of 64 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 17 public and 41 private colleges in Utah. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Utah is $6,154 for Utah residents and $19,977 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,854
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $4,133 for residents and $14,017 for out-of-state students.
| Utah Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $6,154 | $19,977 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $16,854 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $4,133 | $14,017 |
| Trade Schools (Less than 2-Year Schools) | $16,934 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Utah, 17 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Utah is $8,045 for Utah residents and $21,309 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $13,868
| Utah Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $8,045 | $21,309 |
| Private Schools | $13,868 | |
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 $265 for Utah residents and $838 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $749
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $404 for Utah residents and $1,044 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $742
| Utah Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $265 | $838 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $749 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $179 | $625 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $404 | $1,044 |
| Private Schools | $742 | |
Average Living Costs at colleges in Utah
At colleges in Utah, the average living cost is $14,359 when a student lives on campus facility and $18,899 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $13,435 | $16,247 |
| Private Schools | $16,515 | $20,888 |
