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General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003675
- Phone: (801) 957-4111
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
62.12%FINANCIAL AID RATE
85%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
32FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$7,505Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University of Utah
4600 S Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, UT
University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City is ranked as one of the top public research universities in the United States, and is Utah's oldest and largest institution of higher learning. It has world-class facilities, including its University Hospital. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 90 graduate-level degrees. Commonly known as the "U of U" or "the U," its excellent programs and faculty attract a diverse, and international, student body.
The U of U is a leading institution in technology commercialization and, along with MIT; it ranks at the top of the list for creating new start-up companies based on its research and/or inventions. More than 90 companies have been founded with U of U technology in the past four years.
The U of U's School of Medicine and its Colleges of Nursing, Pharmacy and Health are very highly regarded research and teaching institutions. Its Ballet and Creative Dance programs are also notable.
History
The University of Utah was founded in 1850 as the University of Deseret.
Academics
The University of Utah academic calendar follows the semester system, with fall, spring and summer semesters.
Colleges and Schools
- College of Architecture and Planning
- David Eccles School of Business
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Fine Arts
- Graduate School
- College of Health
- Honors College
- College of Humanities
- College of Law
- School of Medicine
- College of Mines & Earth Sciences
- College of Nursing
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Science
- College of Social & Behavioral Science
- College of Social Work
University of Utah offers a variety of academic degrees in many disciplines, to include:
- Bachelor of University Studies
- Bachelor & Master of Arts
- Bachelor & Master of Fine Arts
- Bachelor & Master of Science
- Bachelor & Master of Social Work
- Bachelor & Master of Music
- Honors Bachelor degrees
- Master of Architecture
- Master of Engineering
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Physical Therapy
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Occupational Therapy
- Master of Statistics
- Master of Professional Accountancy
- Master of Public Administration
- Master of Arts in Teaching
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies
- Master of Law
- Master & Doctor of Education
- Master of Electrical Engineering
- Juris Doctor
- Master of Science & Technology
- Doctor of Pharmacy
- Master & Doctor of Philosophy
- Doctor of Medicine
Student Life
There are many resources and opportunities for involvement offered to students at the University of Utah. Career services and on-campus employment or internships are available. There is a counseling center and student health center, as well as the University Union. More than 200 student clubs, groups, organizations and activities are available for those students who wish to connect with others, including fraternities and sororities, skiing excursions and other outdoor adventure trips, community service programs, arts, culture, and more.
Student housing is offered on or off campus, and the campus also offers a variety of dining services. There are many recreation and sports facilities on campus available to students.
Athletics
The Utah "Utes" athletic teams compete in 17 intercollegiate sports. The Utes have won championships in several areas, with the women's gymnastics team being particularly notable. The gymnastics team has won 10 national championships, 24 individual event championships, and 312 All-American awards.
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Skiing
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Gymnastics
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
Community Life
There are many things to do and see in Salt Lake City, and the University of Utah partners with some of the best offerings in the community. The U of U campus is home of the Museum of Fine Arts. It partners with the Museum of Natural History, and the Red Butte Garden and Arboretum. The university also has several performance venues on and around campus. The university runs many youth programs that are available to children in the community.
The Bennion Center at the U of U has the goal of fostering service and civic participation by engaging the university in community efforts. U of U students, faculty and staff provide nearly 175,000 hours of volunteer community service each year through non-profit organizations.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates University of Utah accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at University of Utah is about 33,000, where graduate students make up roughly 13% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $13,500. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $55 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- State Residents: $7,400-$8,900
- Out-of-State: $26,000-$31,220
- Charges for part-time students are:
- In-State: $240-$280 per unit
- Out-of-State: $810-$970 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 85% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 76% | $7,816 |
Receiving Student Loans | 30% | $10,238 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, University of Utah may provide services to students like those listed below:
- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Child care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dance Program
- Coordinated Dietetics Program
- English Language Program
- Graduate Teacher Education Program
- Health Services Administration Program
- Law Program
- Medical (M.D.) Program
- Music Program
- Nurse Midwifery Education Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- Graduate Level Public Health (Outside School of Public Health) Program
- School Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Utah is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Pac-12 Conference)
- Basketball (Pac-12 Conference)
- Football (Pac-12 Conference)
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Utah by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
- Architecture (B)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D, M)
- Oncology and Cancer Biology (D, M)
- Neurobiology and Anatomy (D)
- Biochemistry (D)
- Biostatistics (M)
- Biotechnology (M)
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Physiology
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, D, M)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Finance (B)
- Real Estate (C, M)
- Operations Management (B)
- Entrepreneurship (B, C)
- Human Resources
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B, D, M)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, D, M)
- Information Science (B, M)
- Database Administration (C)
- Computer Graphics
Education
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Biomedical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Materials Engineering (B, D, M)
- Engineering (B)
- Petroleum Engineering (M)
- Nuclear Engineering (D, M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
- Rhetoric and Composition (B)
- Creative Writing (M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (B, C)
- Asian Studies (B, M)
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies (B, D)
- Ethnic and Cultural Minority Studies (B)
- Latin American Studies (B, M)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Family Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B, D, M)
- Medicine (D)
- Pharmacy (D)
- Physical Therapy (D)
- Physician Assistant (M)
- Public Health (C, D, M)
- Audiology and Speech Pathology (B, D)
- Occupational Therapy (D, M)
- Hospital and Healthcare Facility Management (M)
- Dentistry (D)
- Medical Technology (B, M)
- Athletic Training (B, M)
- Health Informatics (D, M)
- Health Information and Medical Records Technology (C)
- PreMed Studies
- Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling
- Environmental Health
History
- History (B, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- International and Global Studies (B, M)
- Nutrition (M)
- Sustainability Studies (C, M)
- Gerontology (C, M)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (C)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
- Statistics
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, D)
- Religious Studies (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B, D, M)
- Physics (B, D, M)
- Geology (B, D, M)
- Meteorology (B, D, M)
- Geophysics and Seismology (D, M)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, C, D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, C, D, M)
- Public Administration (M)
- Public Policy (M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Kinesiology And Exercise Science (B, D, M)
- Sports Medicine (B)
Social Sciences
- Economics (B, D, M)
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Urban Studies (B, C, M)
- Social Science (B)
- Anthropology (B, D, M)
- Criminology (B, C)
- Cartography and GIS (B, C, D, M)
- International Relations (C)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B, D, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Dance (B, C, M)
- Industrial Design (B)
- Art History (B, M)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Utah.
- Weber State University in Salt Lake City, UT (30 miles away)
- Southern Utah University in Ephraim, UT (33 miles away)
- Utah Valley University in Logan, UT (35 miles away)
- Utah State University in Roosevelt, UT (67 miles away)
- Idaho State University in Idaho Falls, ID (149 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Get a list of all the colleges in Utah
- Browse our list of public colleges in Utah
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003675
- Phone: (801) 957-4111
- School Homepage