University of Utah
PublicSalt Lake City, UT
The University of Utah was founded on February 28, 1850, as the University of Deseret, making it the first state university established west of the Missouri River. Utah's flagship institution, it is organized into 17 colleges and schools and holds Tier 1 research status as a member of the Association of American Universities. It is also home to the state's only academic medical center.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Apr 1, 2027
Confirm on University of Utah's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $25,202 more per year in tuition and fees (3.3x the in-state rate).
Based on 15 credits a semester.
Tuition & fees are University of Utah's own published 2026-27 rates (source); other figures are from the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Utah takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
Where do you stand against University of Utah's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Utah weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Utah's acceptance rate?
University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT admits approximately 86% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Utah?
Admitted students at University of Utah typically score between 1190–1380 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Utah?
Admitted students at University of Utah typically score between 22–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Utah cost?
University of Utah's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,557 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Utah offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Utah takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Utah?
For 2026-27, University of Utah's tuition and required fees are $36,368 for out-of-state students and $11,166 for in-state students -- $25,202 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of Utah?
University of Utah's deadlines are Early Action Dec 1, 2026; Regular Decision Apr 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Utah require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Utah doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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