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University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT·Public·~86% acceptance

Located in Salt Lake City, UT, University of Utah is a public university. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 86% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $16,200 per year. About 64% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $67,170 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$16,200/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $25,557
Aid cuts ~$9,357/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Dec 1
RD
Apr 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.4–3.9
SAT (middle 50%)1190–1380
ACT (middle 50%)22–29
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
64%
graduation rate
86%
freshman retention
$55,239
median earnings, 6yr
$67,170
median earnings, 10yr
How University of Utah reads an application

What University of Utah values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresApplication essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusState residencyVolunteer workWork experience

From University of Utah’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What University of Utah requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
College-prep programTest scoresRecommendationsApplication essaysDemonstration of competenciesWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what University of Utah requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Utah's acceptance rate?
University of Utah admits about 86% of applicants.
How much does University of Utah cost?
At University of Utah, the average net price after aid is about $16,200 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $25,557 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Utah?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1190–1380 on the SAT and 22–29 on the ACT.
What are University of Utah's application deadlines?
University of Utah's deadlines are Early Action around Dec 1, Regular Decision around Apr 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Utah value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Utah rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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