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University of Utah is a public university in a midsize city in the Salt Lake City, UT metro with 26,827 students and a 86% acceptance rate.

Salt Lake City, Utah · Public · City, midsize · 26,827 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · Big 12Early action Dec 1

Admission rate

86%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,257

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

22–29

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$16,200

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

65%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

85%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$67,170

10 years after entry

Students

26,827

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		December 1, 2026
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		April 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: admissions.utah.edu · checked September 26, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$13,123
$30,001–48,000$13,424
$48,001–75,000$14,246
$75,001–110,000$17,663
Over $110,000$21,533

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Utah courseCredits
Calculus AB3MCABMCAB
Calculus BC3MCBCMCBC
Biology3BYBY
Chemistry3CHCH
English Language and Composition3LANGCLANGC
English Literature and Composition3CMPWCMPW
United States History3AHAH
Psychology3PYPY
Show all 42 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MCABMCAB
Calculus BC3MCBCMCBC
Biology3BYBY
Chemistry3CHCH
English Language and Composition3LANGCLANGC
English Literature and Composition3CMPWCMPW
United States History3AHAH
Psychology3PYPY
Statistics3STATSTAT
Computer Science A3CSACSA
Macroeconomics3ECNMAECNMA
Microeconomics3ECNMIECNMI
World History: Modern3WHSTWHST
Environmental Science3EVEV
European History3EURHSEURHS
Human Geography3HGEOHGEO
Spanish Language and Culture3SLCSLC
Computer Science Principles3CSPCSP
Art History3HARTHART
Music Theory3MUTHMUTH
2-D Art and Design3SA2DSA2D
3-D Art and Design3SA3DSA3D
41BIOL 1610 (LS)(4hrs) + BIOL 1XXX (2hrs)BIOL 1610 (LS)(4hrs) + BIOL 1XXX (2hrs)
41CHEM 1210 (PS)(4hrs) + CHEM 1XXX (2hrs)CHEM 1210 (PS)(4hrs) + CHEM 1XXX (2hrs)
41HIST 1110 (HF)(3hrs) + TRNSF 1XXX (3hrs)HIST 1110 (HF)(3hrs) + TRNSF 1XXX (3hrs)
41HIST 1510 (HF)(3hrs) + TRNSF 1XXX (3hrs)HIST 1510 (HF)(3hrs) + TRNSF 1XXX (3hrs)
41HIST 1700 (AI)(3hrs) + TRNSF 1XXX (3hrs)HIST 1700 (AI)(3hrs) + TRNSF 1XXX (3hrs)
41MATH 1210 (QL)(4hrs) + MATH 1XXX (2hrs)MATH 1210 (QL)(4hrs) + MATH 1XXX (2hrs)
41TRNSF 1XXX (3hrs)TRNSF 1XXX (3hrs)
41TRNSF 1XXX (6hrs)TRNSF 1XXX (6hrs)
41TRNSF 1XXX (FF)(6hrs)TRNSF 1XXX (FF)(6hrs)
41TRNSF 1XXX (PS)(3hrs)TRNSF 1XXX (PS)(3hrs)
41WRTG 2010 (WR2)(3hrs) + ENGL 1XXX (3hrs)WRTG 2010 (WR2)(3hrs) + ENGL 1XXX (3hrs)
42ARTH 2500 (FF or HF)(3hrs) + ARTH 2XXX (3hrs)ARTH 2500 (FF or HF)(3hrs) + ARTH 2XXX (3hrs)
43ART 1010 (FF)(3hrs)ART 1010 (FF)(3hrs)
43ECON 2010 (BF)(3hrs)ECON 2010 (BF)(3hrs)
43ECON 2020 (BF)(3hrs)ECON 2020 (BF)(3hrs)
43ENVST 2050 (LS)(PS)(3hrs)ENVST 2050 (LS)(PS)(3hrs)
43GEOG 1400 (BF)(3hrs)GEOG 1400 (BF)(3hrs)
43MATH 1070 (QL)(3hrs)MATH 1070 (QL)(3hrs)
43MUSC 1100 (3hrs) + TRNSF 1XXX (3hrs)MUSC 1100 (3hrs) + TRNSF 1XXX (3hrs)
43POLS 1100 (AI)(3hrs)POLS 1100 (AI)(3hrs)
43POLS 2200 (BF)(3hrs)POLS 2200 (BF)(3hrs)
44CHIN 1010 (4hrs) + CHIN 1020 (4hrs) + CHIN 2010 (4hrs)CHIN 1010 (4hrs) + CHIN 1020 (4hrs) + CHIN 2010 (4hrs)
44FRNCH 1010 (4hrs) + FRNCH 1020 (4hrs) + FRNCH 2010 (4hrs)FRNCH 1010 (4hrs) + FRNCH 1020 (4hrs) + FRNCH 2010 (4hrs)
44GERM 1010 (4hrs) + GERM 1020 (4hrs) + GERM 2010 (4hrs)GERM 1010 (4hrs) + GERM 1020 (4hrs) + GERM 2010 (4hrs)
44ITAL 1010 (4hrs) + ITAL 1020 (4hrs) + ITAL 2010 (4hrs)ITAL 1010 (4hrs) + ITAL 1020 (4hrs) + ITAL 2010 (4hrs)
44JAPAN 1010 (4hrs) + JAPAN 1020 (4hrs) + JAPAN 2010 (4hrs)JAPAN 1010 (4hrs) + JAPAN 1020 (4hrs) + JAPAN 2010 (4hrs)
44MATH 1210 (QL)(4hrs) + MATH 1220 (4hrs)MATH 1210 (QL)(4hrs) + MATH 1220 (4hrs)
44PHYS 2010 (PS)(4hrs)PHYS 2010 (PS)(4hrs)
44PHYS 2020 (PS)(4hrs)PHYS 2020 (PS)(4hrs)
44PSY 1010 (BF)(4hrs)PSY 1010 (BF)(4hrs)
44SPAN 1010 (4hrs) + SPAN 1020 (4hrs) + SPAN 2010 (4hrs)SPAN 1010 (4hrs) + SPAN 1020 (4hrs) + SPAN 2010 (4hrs)
4N/AN/A
51BIOL 1610 (LS)(4hrs) + BIOL 1XXX (2hrs)BIOL 1610 (LS)(4hrs) + BIOL 1XXX (2hrs)
51HIST 1110 (HF)(3hrs) + TRNSF 1XXX (3hrs)HIST 1110 (HF)(3hrs) + TRNSF 1XXX (3hrs)
51HIST 1510 (HF)(3hrs) + TRNSF 1XXX (3hrs)HIST 1510 (HF)(3hrs) + TRNSF 1XXX (3hrs)
51HIST 1700 (AI)(3hrs) + TRNSF 1XXX (3hrs)HIST 1700 (AI)(3hrs) + TRNSF 1XXX (3hrs)
51MATH 1210 (QL)(4hrs) + MATH 1XXX (2hrs)MATH 1210 (QL)(4hrs) + MATH 1XXX (2hrs)
51TRNSF 1XXX (3hrs)TRNSF 1XXX (3hrs)
51TRNSF 1XXX (6hrs)TRNSF 1XXX (6hrs)
51TRNSF 1XXX (8hrs)TRNSF 1XXX (8hrs)
51TRNSF 1XXX (FF)(6hrs)TRNSF 1XXX (FF)(6hrs)
51TRNSF 1XXX (PS)(3hrs)TRNSF 1XXX (PS)(3hrs)
51WRTG 2010 (WR2)(3hrs) + ENGL 1XXX (3hrs)WRTG 2010 (WR2)(3hrs) + ENGL 1XXX (3hrs)
52ARTH 2500 (FF or HF)(3hrs) + ARTH 2XXX (3hrs)ARTH 2500 (FF or HF)(3hrs) + ARTH 2XXX (3hrs)
53ART 1010 (FF)(3hrs)ART 1010 (FF)(3hrs)
53ECON 2010 (BF)(3hrs)ECON 2010 (BF)(3hrs)
53ECON 2020 (BF)(3hrs)ECON 2020 (BF)(3hrs)
53ENVST 2050 (LS)(PS)(3hrs)ENVST 2050 (LS)(PS)(3hrs)
53GEOG 1400 (BF)(3hrs)GEOG 1400 (BF)(3hrs)
53MATH 1070 (QL)(3hrs)MATH 1070 (QL)(3hrs)
53MUSC 1110 (3hrs) + TRNSF 1XXX (3hrs)MUSC 1110 (3hrs) + TRNSF 1XXX (3hrs)
53POLS 1100 (AI)(3hrs)POLS 1100 (AI)(3hrs)
53POLS 2200 (BF)(3hrs)POLS 2200 (BF)(3hrs)
54CHEM 1210 (PS)(4hrs) + CHEM 1220 (PS)(4hrs)CHEM 1210 (PS)(4hrs) + CHEM 1220 (PS)(4hrs)
54
CHIN 1010 (4hrs) + CHIN 1020 (4hrs) + CHIN 2010…CHIN 1010 (4hrs) + CHIN 1020 (4hrs) + CHIN 2010 (4hrs) + CHIN 2020 (LR)(4hrs)
CHIN 1010 (4hrs) + CHIN 1020 (4hrs) + CHIN 2010 (4hrs) + CHIN 2020 (LR)(4hrs)
54
FRNCH 1010 (4hrs) + FRNCH 1020 (4hrs) + FRNCH…FRNCH 1010 (4hrs) + FRNCH 1020 (4hrs) + FRNCH 2010 (4hrs) + FRNCH 2020 (LR)(4hrs)
FRNCH 1010 (4hrs) + FRNCH 1020 (4hrs) + FRNCH 2010 (4hrs) + FRNCH 2020 (LR)(4hrs)
54
GERM 1010 (4hrs) + GERM 1020 (4hrs) + GERM 2010…GERM 1010 (4hrs) + GERM 1020 (4hrs) + GERM 2010 (4hrs) + GERM 2020 (LR)(4hrs)
GERM 1010 (4hrs) + GERM 1020 (4hrs) + GERM 2010 (4hrs) + GERM 2020 (LR)(4hrs)
54
ITAL 1010 (4hrs) + ITAL 1020 (4hrs) + ITAL 2010…ITAL 1010 (4hrs) + ITAL 1020 (4hrs) + ITAL 2010 (4hrs) + ITAL 2020 (LR)(4hrs)
ITAL 1010 (4hrs) + ITAL 1020 (4hrs) + ITAL 2010 (4hrs) + ITAL 2020 (LR)(4hrs)
54
JAPAN 1010 (4hrs) + JAPAN 1020 (4hrs) + JAPAN…JAPAN 1010 (4hrs) + JAPAN 1020 (4hrs) + JAPAN 2010 (4hrs) + JAPAN 2020 (LR)(4hrs)
JAPAN 1010 (4hrs) + JAPAN 1020 (4hrs) + JAPAN 2010 (4hrs) + JAPAN 2020 (LR)(4hrs)
54MATH 1210 (QL)(4hrs) + MATH 1220 (4hrs)MATH 1210 (QL)(4hrs) + MATH 1220 (4hrs)
54PHYS 2010 (PS)(4hrs)PHYS 2010 (PS)(4hrs)
54PHYS 2020 (PS)(4hrs)PHYS 2020 (PS)(4hrs)
54PSY 1010 (BF)(4hrs)PSY 1010 (BF)(4hrs)
54
SPAN 1010 (4hrs) + SPAN 1020 (4hrs) + SPAN 2010…SPAN 1010 (4hrs) + SPAN 1020 (4hrs) + SPAN 2010 (4hrs) + SPAN 2020 (LR)(4hrs)
SPAN 1010 (4hrs) + SPAN 1020 (4hrs) + SPAN 2010 (4hrs) + SPAN 2020 (LR)(4hrs)
5N/AN/A
African American History3AFAMSAFAMS
Chinese Language and Culture3CLCCLC
Comparative Government and Politics3GOVCGOVC
Drawing3STARTSTART
French Language and Culture3FLCFLC
German Language and Culture3GLCGLC
Italian Language and Culture3ILCILC
Japanese Language and Culture3JLCJLC
Latin3LTLT
Music Literature3MULITMULIT
Physics 1: Algebra-Based3PHYS1PHYS1
Physics 2: Algebra-Based3PHYS2PHYS2
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYEMPHYEM
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYMEPHYME
Precalculus3PCALCPCALC
Seminar3SEMNRSEMNR
Spanish Literature and Culture3SLTCSLTC
US Government and Politics3GOVAGOVA

Source: admissions.utah.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other484
Communication261
Biology/Biological Sciences261
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology255
Computer Science244
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse219
Finance208
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics203
Show the other 84 majors
Business Administration and Management200
Computer Game Programming156
Marketing/Marketing Management155
Mechanical Engineering145
Accounting134
Political Science and Government131
Film/Cinema/Media Studies127
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other118
Social Sciences118
Social Work117
Information Science/Studies113
Sustainability Studies101
Criminology97
Sociology93
English Language and Literature81
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering79
International/Globalization Studies77
Management Science69
Chemical Engineering61
Biochemistry61
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts60
History56
Mathematics55
Electrical and Electronics Engineering53
Civil Engineering53
Art/Art Studies51
Anthropology49
Environmental Studies46
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies40
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology39
Music39
Chemistry37
Physics36
Applied Mathematics34
Design and Visual Communications34
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist33
Elementary Education and Teaching33
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist33
Computer Engineering32
Women's Studies31
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies31
Geographic Information Science and Cartography30
Industrial and Product Design29
Ballet26
Geology/Earth Science25
Rhetoric and Composition24
Spanish Language and Literature24
Computer Programming/Programmer19
Linguistics19
Philosophy18
Materials Engineering18
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy16
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other13
Mathematics and Computer Science12
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology12
Art History, Criticism and Conservation12
Mining and Mineral Engineering11
Human Development and Family Studies11
Dance11
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology10
Special Education and Teaching8
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other8
Japanese Language and Literature8
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution8
Educational Psychology7
Latin American Studies7
Metallurgical Engineering6
Near and Middle Eastern Studies5
Russian Language and Literature5
French Language and Literature4
German Language and Literature4
Construction Engineering4
Asian Studies/Civilization3
Chinese Language and Literature3
Financial Planning and Services3
Religion/Religious Studies2
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness2
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics2
Business/Commerce1
Visual and Performing Arts1
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other1
Geological/Geophysical Engineering1
Engineering1
Architecture and Related Services, Other1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Ranked programs

Where University of Utah ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big 12

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Skiing, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big 12

Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Gymnastics, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army, Navy

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Greek life

8% of men in fraternities · 11% of women in sororities · 9% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

1,300,762 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Nearest hub airport

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 13.3 of 20

Elevation

4,705 ft

Time zone

Mountain

January low

23°F

July high

92°F

Annual snowfall

49.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

48 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,320 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size