University of Utah
The U
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-9008
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
University of Utah is a public institution in Salt Lake City with particular strength in business and computer science. With an average SAT of 1231, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 26K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,170 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,172.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The university closed in 1853 due to a lack of funds and lack of feeder schools.
- •Following years of intermittent classes in the Salt Lake City Council House, the university began to be re-established in 1867 under the direction of David O.
- •The university moved out of the council house into the Union Academy building in 1876 and onto Union Square in 1884.
- •In 1892, the school's name was changed to the University of Utah, and John R.
- •Army's Fort Douglas on the east bench of the Salt Lake Valley, where the university moved permanently in 1900.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1231
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
79.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$14,000
Programs (315)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
198
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from UT state average + city premium