University of Utah: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

University of Utah is a public institution located in Salt Lake City, Utah. For the most recent reporting cycle, University of Utah admits the majority of qualified applicants, with an overall admission rate of 90%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1230 and an ACT composite around 26. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,200 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for University of Utah?

70% of enrolled students at University of Utah had a high school GPA of 3.50 or above, and the average was 3.64, according to its 2025-2026 Common Data Set.

What does University of Utah weight in admissions?

University of Utah reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2025-2026). What the weights mean

How University of Utah reads an application: what each weighting means for your child, plus waitlist, transfer and early-round odds

SAT and ACT scores University of Utah typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 590–690, with an EBRW midpoint near 640. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 22–29. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

How much does University of Utah actually cost?

Published tuition is $9,620 for in-state students and $30,860 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $13,315 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $16,200 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 20% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for University of Utah

Will my child graduate from University of Utah?

These predict outcomes at University of Utah better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at University of Utah

The most popular undergraduate programs at University of Utah, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Research and Experimental Psychology, Communication and Media Studies and Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. Across all programs, University of Utah confers roughly 2,064 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Communication and Media Studies program report a median income of about $58,546 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is University of Utah safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), University of Utah disclosed 319 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 11.7 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 23 violent offenses and 229 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at University of Utah?

About 17% of undergraduates at University of Utah live in campus housing, so a meaningful share of students commute or live off campus. In Greek life, 8% of men join a fraternity and 14% of women join a sorority. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

Other colleges in Utah parents ask about

• Brigham Young University-Provo
  68% acceptance

Colleges that admit at a similar rate

• Hawaii Pacific University
  86% acceptance · Hawaii
• University of Arizona
  86% acceptance · Arizona
• University of St Thomas
  85% acceptance · Minnesota
• Transylvania University
  87% acceptance · Kentucky
• Michigan State University
  85% acceptance · Michigan
• University of Hawaii at Manoa
  87% acceptance · Hawaii
• Western Michigan University
  85% acceptance · Michigan

Common questions parents ask about University of Utah