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University of Utah Science & Tech Programs

University of Utah is a public institution located in Salt Lake City, UT. A Mid-Sized City offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

University of Utah Rankings

The U is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #1 of 46 State — Utah
Overall Quality #4 of 175 Region — Rocky Mountains
Overall Quality #141 of 4,630 Nationwide

Where Is University of Utah?

Location of University of Utah

Get in touch with The U can be found below.

Contact Details
Address: 201 Presidents Circle, ROOM 201, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9008
Phone: 8015817200
Website: www.utah.edu/
Admissions: admissions.utah.edu/
Financial Aid: financialaid.utah.edu/

How Do I Get Into The U?

You can apply to The U online at: admissions.utah.edu/apply/

The U is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for The U

These are the things The U requires for admission:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into The U?

The U maintains an acceptance rate of 86%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 26% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

10% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 38% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at The U, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 600 and 690. Math scores were between 590 and 690.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for University of Utah  ( 600 to 690 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for University of Utah  ( 590 to 690 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1190 to 1380.
SAT Total Scores for University of Utah  ( 1190 to 1380 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at The U ranged between 22 and 29.

ACT Composite Scores for University of Utah  ( 22 to 29 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at The U can differ by gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 13,715 11,633 85%
Women 13,092 11,418 87%

Can I Afford University of Utah?

The average net price after aid at The U is $13,172. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $8,461
In-State Fees $1,159
Out-of-State Tuition $29,701
Out-of-State Fees $1,159
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $9,620
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $30,860

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 20% of students at The U receive some form of financial aid (5,371 students).

Nearly 60% of students at The U receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,995 per student.

20% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,399.

Student Loan Debt

21% of The U undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,484 per year.

University of Utah Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 9,202 students enrolled at The U. The U is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 26,041 undergraduate students at The U, approximately 52% are male and 48% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at The U

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Utah undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of The U Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1,536
Black or African American 312
Hispanic 3,593
White 16,405
American Indian/Alaska Native 104
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 104
Two or More Races 1,588
Non-Resident 1,484

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at The U break down as follows.

Top 5 Home States of The U Students
State First-Time UG Students
Utah 3,180
California 899
Washington 232
Colorado 217
Idaho 163

Additionally, approximately 5.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Utah Graduate Student Diversity

8,433 of The U’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at The U, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at The U

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Utah graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at The U
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 455
Black or African American 101
Hispanic 818
White 4,941
American Indian/Alaska Native 33
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 25
Two or More Races 312
Non-Resident 1,475

Online Learning at University of Utah

The U provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

13,652 undergraduate students at The U took at least one online class — of those, 1,555 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,414 students took at least one online class and 694 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Science & Tech Programs at University of Utah

These science & tech degree programs are offered by The U, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Architectural Sciences and Technology 39 26 65
Architecture and Related Services, Other 1 1

Academic Programs at University of Utah

The U offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

The U maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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