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#19 Best value colleges in the West in AmericaUniversity of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT · Public · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $16,200 a year
Median debt at graduation: $19,000 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best value colleges in America#66 of 674
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#112 of 1,046
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#79 of 681
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in America#88 of 690
- Best colleges for social work in America#94 of 605
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#148 of 950
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- Best colleges for nursing in America#184 of 1,068
- Best colleges for accounting in America#197 of 1,132
- Best value colleges in the West in America#19 of 103
- Best colleges for marketing in America#160 of 834
- Best colleges for business in America#303 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#257 of 1,318
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in America#137 of 684
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#255 of 1,238
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in America#128 of 598
- Best colleges for finance in America#165 of 744
- Best colleges for psychology in America#320 of 1,418
- Best colleges in America#421 of 1,829
- Best colleges for English in America#302 of 1,283
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#320 of 1,358
- Best test-optional colleges in America#369 of 1,481
In Utah
- Best colleges for criminal justice in Utah#1 of 8
- Best colleges in Utah#2 of 16
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Utah#2 of 16
- Best colleges for nursing in Utah#2 of 14
- Best colleges for business in Utah#2 of 11
- Best colleges for accounting in Utah#2 of 9
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- Best colleges for education in Utah#2 of 9
- Best colleges for marketing in Utah#2 of 9
- Best colleges for art and design in Utah#2 of 8
- Best colleges for chemistry in Utah#2 of 8
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Utah#2 of 8
- Best colleges for computer science in Utah#2 of 8
- Best colleges for engineering in Utah#2 of 8
- Best colleges for English in Utah#2 of 8
- Best colleges for finance in Utah#2 of 8
- Best colleges for history in Utah#2 of 8
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Utah#2 of 8
- Best colleges for mathematics in Utah#2 of 8
- Best colleges for music in Utah#2 of 8
- Best colleges for psychology in Utah#2 of 8
- Best large colleges in Utah#2 of 8
- Best test-optional colleges in Utah#2 of 8
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.65%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.86%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,257 · ACT 25.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.19 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$17,724
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $25,557 a year.
Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.
Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 26,827 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 52% · Women 48% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 29% |
| Total students | 35,260 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $16,200 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $25,557 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $19,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 65% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 58% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 54% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 72% |
| First-year retention | 86% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $67,170 |
| Admission rate | 86% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $55 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,456 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 20% |
| Average SAT | 1257 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600–690 |
| SAT math | 590–690 |
| ACT composite | 22–29 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Exceptional · Top 8% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Computer engineering | |
| Information science | |
| Finance | |
| Chemical Engineering | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | |
| Accounting | |
| Electrical engineering | |
| Mechanical engineering | |
| Nursing | |
| Civil engineering | |
| Economics | |
| Marketing | |
| Business administration | |
| Clinical laboratory science | |
| Physics | |
| Writing and rhetoric | |
| Chemistry | |
| Mathematics | |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | |
| Political science | |
| Architecture | |
| Global studies | |
| Romance languages | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Communication studies | |
| Biology | |
| Geology and earth science | |
| Teacher education | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | |
| Social work | |
| Social sciences | |
| Public health | |
| Geography | |
| Psychology | |
| Fine arts | |
| Sociology | |
| Film and video | |
| Theatre | |
| Music | |
| English | |
| History | |
| Family and human development | |
| Linguistics | |
| Anthropology |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Allied health, Applied mathematics, Architectural Sciences and Technology, Area studies, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Biochemistry, Business (general), Classics, Clinical and counseling psychology, Construction Engineering, Criminology, Dance, Design, East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Education (general), Engineering (general), Entrepreneurship, Ethnic and gender studies, Experimental psychology, Geological/Geophysical Engineering, German, Health sciences, Liberal arts, Management science, Materials Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining and Mineral Engineering, Natural resources and conservation, Other architecture, Other family and consumer sciences/human sciences, Other physical sciences, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Philosophy, Physical Sciences, Physiology and pathology, Pre-health, Pre-law and legal studies, Programming, Rehabilitation and therapy, Religious studies, Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Software and media applications, Special education, Speech-language pathology, Sustainability Studies, Visual and performing arts.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Social sciences | |
| Biology | |
| Computer and information sciences | |
| Psychology |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 13% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 12% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $13,315 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Big Twelve Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Navy · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 19 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 7%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 88%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $50,248IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 22% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)About 7 miles away · about 20 minutes by car |
| Town population | 208,007Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | North Las VegasAbout 355 miles away · about 7 hours 5 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 31°F in January · 78°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Salt Lake City East Bench, UT |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.76 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.08 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.15 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.15 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is University of Utah’s Compass Score?
- Very good (grade B+). It ranks in the top 23% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does University of Utah cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $16,200 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into University of Utah?
- University of Utah admitted 86% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do University of Utah’s graduates do?
- 65% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $67,170; the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 230764
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
- Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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