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University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT 4 year Public
Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 6,250
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Acceptance rate 95%
Students retention rate 87%
On-time graduation rate 67%

Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, U of U is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 95% indicates that U of U is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Utah is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

U of U boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 72%, respectively.


  • The institution has on-campus hospital
  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

95%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,893

Cost of attendance at University of Utah in 2022 for students from Utah.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Utah's average $6,668
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,345

Cost of attendance at University of Utah in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Utah's average $19,595
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at University of Utah received on average $9,431 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,431
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,015 24% $4,850 $4,922,757
Other Federal Grant 1,029 24% $5,422 $5,579,670
State Grant/Scholarships 1,178 28% $2,749 $3,238,820
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3,267 78% $7,795 $25,464,832
Total Grant & Scholarships 3,635 86% $9,431 $34,283,322

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Utah students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Utah students is 67.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 69.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 64.7%.

67.2%

  • asian 83.6% 153 students
  • African American 76.7% 23 students
  • white 68.4% 1,284 students
  • unknown 66.7% 10 students
  • hawaiian 24.0% 6 students
  • hispanic 59.4% 211 students
  • International Students 66.7% 48 students
  • Mixed Race 59.4% 92 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Pacific-12 Conference
  • Baseball Pacific-12 Conference
  • Basketball Pacific-12 Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Pacific-12 Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Utah provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Utah offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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