The U Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 85.98%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1285. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,620
- Out-of-State Tuition: $30,860
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at The U:
- Total Enrollment: 36,894, including 2,249 online students
- 28,064 Undergraduate, 8,830 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 51.3% men, 48.7% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 65%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 86%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 429 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 18 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 209 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
The U Overview
University of Utah (The U) is a four-year, public school located in Salt Lake City, UT. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The The U's tuition & fees is $9,620 for Utah residents and $30,860 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 60% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,995.
The school has a total enrollment of 36,894 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
The U's acceptance rate is 85.98% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 26.02%. The median SAT score is 1285 and the ACT score is 26.
The U ranked 69th in National Universities and 2nd in Utah Colleges rankings. University of Utah is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Utah is $9,620 for in-state students and $30,860 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,724 for in-state students and $27,983 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,935 for Utah residents and $31,918 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,009 for Utah residents and $28,942 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,620 | $30,860 |
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| Graduate | $8,724 | $27,983 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,935 | $31,918 |
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| Graduate | $9,009 | $28,942 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Utah offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at The U
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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