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University of Utah
Salt Lake City,
UT
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate84%
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About University of Utah
University of Utah is a public, state university in the city of Salt Lake City, Utah. University of Utah was founded in 1850. The university currently enrolls around 34,464 students a year, including 25,942 undergraduates.
2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Utah
It is moderately difficult to get into University of Utah. The acceptance rate at University of Utah is 84%. In 2022, 17,341 out of 20,644 total applicants were accepted.
| University of Utah Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 84% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 13% |
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College Info
University of Utah Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Apr 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Apr 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to University of Utah is Apr 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to University of Utah is Apr 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
University of Utah SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1190 - 1380
Math SAT Range
590 - 700
Reading SAT Range
590 - 690
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1380 and Above
Good
1190 to 1380
Avg
1190 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for University of Utah students is 1285. Applicants with SAT scores of 1380 and above have a good chance of being admitted to University of Utah, while applicants with SAT scores between 1190 to 1380 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1190 have a low chance of being offered a spot at University of Utah.
University of Utah Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$23,785
In State$46,543
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,103
$31,861
Fees
$1,184
$1,184
Housing
$12,398
$12,398
Books
$1,100
$1,100
Student Life
Wondering what life at University of Utah is like? There are approximately 34,464 students enrolled at University of Utah, including 25,942 undergraduate students and 8,522 graduate students. 79% percent of students attend school full-time, 73% percent are from UT and 27% percent of students are from other states.
79%
Full Time21%
Part Time73%
In State27%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
34,464
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
84%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Apr 1
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