At a glance
Average net price
$16,200
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
65.0%
Admission rate
86%
Undergrad size
27,264
In-state tuition
$9,620
Out-of-state tuition
$30,860
Cost of attendance
$25,557
Median earnings (10y)
$67,170
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,257
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 86.2%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
23 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (31%), social sciences (29%), humanities & arts (20%).
- STEM31%
- Health5%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts20%
- Social sciences29%
- Trades & services1%
- Business14.2%~3,871 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences13.6%~3,716 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~2,650 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science9.2%~2,503 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology8.9%~2,416 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering7.9%~2,146 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,819 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~1,478 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication4.5%~1,216 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~968 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~671 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~570 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~510 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.8%~491 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.5%~409 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~357 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.1%~303 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~270 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education1.0%~262 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~210 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Architecture0.7%~183 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~153 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~93 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 855 | — | $21,314 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 682 | $97,759 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 578 | $38,433 | $18,017 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 456 | $47,908 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 451 | $28,679 | $21,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 445 | $78,226 | $19,947 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 429 | $58,898 | $22,106 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 414 | $45,716 | $16,642 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 382 | $55,325 | $18,850 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 376 | $49,187 | $21,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 360 | $29,370 | $19,500 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 348 | $77,996 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 329 | $63,860 | $22,400 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 291 | $74,188 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 289 | $37,073 | $18,370 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 262 | $46,721 | $20,632 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 255 | $29,147 | $24,063 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 240 | $35,854 | $15,038 |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 239 | $39,139 | $22,442 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 238 | $58,479 | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 226 | $35,174 | $15,071 |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 215 | $34,511 | $25,611 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 211 | $58,265 | $24,041 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 211 | $52,879 | $20,759 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 207 | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 206 | — | $22,855 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 206 | — | — |
| Law. | First professional | 189 | $65,753 | — |
| Sustainability Studies. | Bachelor's | 183 | — | $23,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 182 | $57,973 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 179 | $32,822 | $20,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 160 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 159 | $103,076 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master's | 151 | $73,500 | — |
| Computer Programming. | Graduate certificate | 150 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 150 | $60,458 | $19,476 |
| Computer Programming. | Bachelor's | 147 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 143 | $53,559 | — |
| Public Health. | Master's | 143 | $49,936 | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 131 | $28,754 | $22,887 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Utah
University of Utah is a very large institution located in Salt Lake City, Utah, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 27,264 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Social sciences, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Utah — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $16,200 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $9,620 for in-state students and $30,860 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $25,557 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 65.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 86.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $67,170 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Utah confers degrees and certificates across 23 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Social sciences, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (31% of credentials), social sciences (29% of credentials), humanities & arts (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Utah accepts 86% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,257. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in Salt Lake City, Utah (city), University of Utah draws students from across Utah and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Utah
Q.How much does University of Utah cost?
The average net price at University of Utah is $16,200 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $25,557.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Utah?
University of Utah has a 6-year graduation rate of 65.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Utah?
University of Utah admits 86% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Utah graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Utah graduate earns $67,170 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Utah?
Published tuition is $9,620 in-state and $30,860 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Utah located?
University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, Utah (ZIP 84112).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Utah at their official website.