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University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT 4 year Public

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Utah was $12,972. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at U of U

U of U net price calculator

$12,972

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Utah and nationwide.

Utah's average $11,723
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of U of U for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $12,972 $91 $9,750 $11,276 $11,917 $15,998 $17,233
2021 $12,881 $858 (6%) $10,431 $11,823 $13,842 $15,746 $17,289
2020 $13,739 $279 (2%) $11,511 $13,192 $14,501 $17,718 $18,410
2019 $13,460 $1,097 (9%) $12,021 $12,082 $14,946 $17,261 $17,896
2018 $12,363 $1,041 (9%) $10,744 $11,578 $14,075 $16,917 $16,993
2017 $11,322 $814 (7%) $10,067 $10,428 $13,792 $15,396 $15,934
2016 $12,136 $859 (8%) $11,517 $12,309 $14,584 $17,183 $17,420
2015 $11,277 $425 (4%) $11,640 $12,601 $14,414 $16,190 $18,023
2014 $11,702 -- $12,299 $12,663 $14,548 $17,031 $17,101

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Utah's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $26,579 $2,301 (9%) $8,893 $16,650 $1,036
2021 $24,278 $769 (3%) $8,615 $14,341 $1,322
2020 $25,047 $143 $8,615 $15,436 $996
2019 $25,190 $1,448 (6%) $9,222 $14,680 $1,288
2018 $23,742 $378 (2%) $8,884 $13,626 $1,232
2017 $23,364 $195 $8,518 $13,614 $1,232
2016 $23,559 $496 (2%) $8,197 $14,356 $1,006
2015 $24,055 $118 $7,835 $14,940 $1,280
2014 $23,937 $220 $7,457 $15,480 $1,000
2013 $23,717 -- $7,139 $15,582 $996

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does U of U provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 6,250 dormitories available to its students at $5,997 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at U of U is $666 per month.
Does U of U provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at U of U for one academic year is $4,665, which works out to $518 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
U of U estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,036.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, U of U estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $3,672
  • If living off-campus, with family: $3,672
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $3,672
How much is U of U application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $55 and $55 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
U of U offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Utah cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $245 $273
For out-of-state students $844 $959

Housing and Meal

University of Utah offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Utah for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $4,665 $5,997 N/A 21 6,250
2021 $4,444 $5,757 N/A 21 5,914
2020 $5,148 $5,536 N/A 21 5,795
2019 $4,939 $5,323 N/A 21 5,682
2018 $4,749 $5,118 N/A 21 5,412
2017 $4,532 $4,874 N/A 21 5,251
2016 $4,358 $4,642 N/A 21 4,873

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Utah during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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