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University of Utah (The U)
- 201 Presidents Circle
- Salt Lake City, UT 84112
- OPEID College Code: 00367500
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- General Phone: (801) 581-7200
- President: Michael K. Young
- Website: www.utah.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 28,025
- College Alias: The U
- College Mascot: Utes
Note: All Sports Except Basketball - College Mascot: Runnin' Utes
Note: Basketball Only 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - The U Library Profile
- Hospital Services Available
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.sa.utah.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,111 | 3,446 | 6,557 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,790 (90%) | 3,172 (92%) | 5,962 (91%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,384 (50%) | 1,454 (46%) | 2,838 (48%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 741 | 26% |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,510 | 88% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 500 | 630 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 640 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 27 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: The U Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 52%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 19% | 13% | 6% | 26% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,039 | $3,020 | $853 | $4,287 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Number in Default | 61 | 100 | 59 |
| Number in Repayment | 6,162 | 5,071 | 4,108 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,988 | $4,642 | $4,298 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,662 | $14,272 | $13,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,400 | $6,100 | $5,822 |
| Other Expenses | $4,100 | $3,800 | $3,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,800 | $6,500 | $6,300 |
| Other Expenses | $4,200 | $3,800 | $3,400 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,600 | $3,800 | $2,400 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,588 | $15,642 | $14,720 |
| Out of State | $27,262 | $25,272 | $23,794 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,088 | $16,042 | $15,098 |
| Out of State | $27,762 | $25,672 | $24,172 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,688 | $8,242 | $7,798 |
| Out of State | $19,362 | $17,872 | $16,872 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Medical School | $20,692 | $38,530 |
| Pharmacy School | $10,652 | $20,088 |
| Law School | $12,853 | $27,486 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 28,025 Undergraduate: 21,421 Graduate: 5,612 Professional: 992
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 15,486 Female: 12,539
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 11,807 Female: 9,614
- Graduate Gender Male: 3,098 Female: 2,514
- Professional Gender Male: 581 Female: 411
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 19,452 Part-Time: 8,573
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 14,515 Part-Time: 6,906
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,958 Part-Time: 1,654
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 979 Part-Time: 13
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,563 | 6% |
| American Indian | 199 | 0.7% |
| Black | 245 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 1,404 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1,320 | 5% |
| White | 21,610 | 77% |
| Unknown | 1,684 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 52 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,448 | 12% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,318 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 7,078 | 25% |
| Ages 25-29 | 7,492 | 27% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,684 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,111 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,079 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 602 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 160 | 0.6% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | - |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 9,295 | 8,484 | 811 |
| Faculty Status | 3,659 | 3,217 | 442 |
| Tenured Faculty | 1,049 | 1,006 | 43 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,103 | - | 1,103 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 3,423 | 2,987 | 436 |
| Primarily Instruction | 405 | 389 | 16 |
| Primarily Research | 724 | 719 | 5 |
| Primarily Public Service | 520 | 503 | 17 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 264 | 259 | 5 |
| Other Professionals | 2,355 | 2,317 | 38 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 3,253 | 2,921 | 332 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1,516 | 1,395 | 121 |
| Skilled Crafts | 236 | 222 | 14 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 408 | 385 | 23 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,814 (924) | $87,267 (601) | $71,668 (323) |
| Professor | $105,520 (344) | $106,733 (275) | $100,690 (69) |
| Associate Professor | $76,454 (233) | $77,825 (148) | $74,066 (85) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,702 (197) | $69,839 (115) | $64,704 (82) |
| Instructor | $62,497 (6) | $84,633 (2) | $51,429 (4) |
| Lecturer | $54,351 (133) | $56,101 (55) | $53,116 (78) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $87,023 (324) | $99,364 (167) | $73,896 (157) |
| Professor | $161,849 (59) | $163,200 (47) | $156,560 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $105,575 (34) | $106,841 (22) | $103,253 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $91,030 (35) | $99,501 (17) | $83,030 (18) |
| Lecturer | $65,317 (150) | $65,297 (60) | $65,331 (90) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $79,059 (1,248) | $85,970 (768) | $68,003 (480) |
| Professor | $109,459 (403) | $110,644 (322) | $104,750 (81) |
| Associate Professor | $77,718 (267) | $79,066 (170) | $75,355 (97) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,724 (232) | $71,330 (132) | $65,285 (100) |
| Instructor | $62,497 (6) | $84,633 (2) | $51,429 (4) |
| Lecturer | $53,869 (283) | $54,706 (115) | $53,297 (168) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,697,265 | $2,609,468 | $2,087,797 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 56% | 44% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 430 | 221 | 209 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 396 | 221 | 175 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 15 | 11 |
| Football | 118 | 118 | - |
| Golf | 10 | 10 | - |
| Gymnastics | 12 | - | 12 |
| Skiing | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Soccer | 24 | - | 24 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 49 | 24 | 25 |
| Tennis | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 34 | - | 34 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 34 | - | 34 |
| Cross Country | 14 | - | 14 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $236,949 | $79,907 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $95,426 | $46,805 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 54 | 24 | 30 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Gymnastics | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Skiing | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Cross Country | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 56% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 53% |
| Female | 58% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 51% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 47% |
| Asian | 53% |
| Hispanic | 48% |
| White | 58% |
| Unknown | 43% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 21% |
| 5 Years | 43% |
| 6 Years | 56% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 6 | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 13 | 14 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 10 | 11 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 25 | 3 |
| Arson | - | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 23 | 1 |
| Arson | - | 3 |
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