For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Utah is $6,945 for Utah residents and $20,273 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Utah, the average tuition & fees are $16,512 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 $11,963.
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 $22,037 for residents and $35,366 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $34,015. 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 Years Colleges | $22,037 | $35,366 |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $10,011 | $19,516 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $34,015 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Utah, 62 out of 64 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 $6,945 for Utah residents and $20,273 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,512
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $4,411 for residents and $13,916 for out-of-state students.
| Utah Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4 Years Colleges | $6,945 | $20,273 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $16,512 | |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $4,411 | $13,916 |
| Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges) | $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 $11,487
| Utah Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $7,789 | $21,176 |
| Private Schools | $11,487 | |
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 $267 for Utah residents and $850 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $704
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $391 for Utah residents and $1,041 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $705
| Utah Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4 Years Colleges | $267 | $850 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $704 | |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $166 | $582 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $391 | $1,041 |
| Private Schools | $705 | |
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 |
