2024 Best Colleges in Utah
While Brigham Young University—Provo, the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is arguably the most notable college in Utah, other colleges and universities are located in the state, including in Saint George, Cedar City and the capital, Salt Lake City. For additional higher education options, residents of Utah can participate in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a program in which undergraduate students can attend select colleges in 15 states and pay no more than 150% of the resident tuition rate. California, Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada also participate in the program.
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View all 9 photosProvo, UT
Student life centers on religion and responsibility at Brigham Young University, a school founded and supported by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There are more than 300 clubs on campus and a student volunteer coalition completes community service projects around campus. There is no Greek system at BYU. The BYU Cougars mainly compete in the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference. The football team is known for the number of players drafted by the NFL: about 140 players and counting. All BYU students can participate in the intramural sports, and about 40% choose to do so. Freshmen do not have to live on the Provo, Utah, campus, though the school encourages it. All students live according to a strict honor code, which prohibits – among other things – camping with members of the opposite sex and growing a beard without a doctor's approval. Extramarital and gay sex are also prohibited. Situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, the campus is close to plentiful climbing, hiking and biking opportunities. Provo is also home to the Missionary Training Center, where students of the Latter-day Saints faith can enroll to learn and grow before serving at least 18 months around the world.
Student life centers on religion and responsibility at Brigham Young University, a school founded and supported by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There are more than 300 clubs on campus and a student volunteer coalition completes community service projects around campus. There is no Greek system at BYU. The BYU Cougars mainly compete in the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference. The football team is known for the number of players drafted by the NFL: about 140 players and counting. All BYU students can participate in the intramural sports, and about 40% choose to do so. Freshmen do not have to live on the Provo, Utah, campus, though the school encourages it. All students live according to a strict honor code, which prohibits – among other things – camping with members of the opposite sex and growing a beard without a doctor's approval. Extramarital and gay sex are also prohibited. Situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, the campus is close to plentiful climbing, hiking and biking opportunities. Provo is also home to the Missionary Training Center, where students of the Latter-day Saints faith can enroll to learn and grow before serving at least 18 months around the world.
- Tuition and Fees
- $6,496
- Tuition
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 31,401
(fall 2022)
- Undergraduate Enrollment
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View all 11 photosSalt Lake City, UT
The University of Utah is known to students as the U of U or simply The U. Its campus is located in the state capital, Salt Lake City.
The University of Utah is known to students as the U of U or simply The U. Its campus is located in the state capital, Salt Lake City.
- Tuition and Fees
- $33,045
(out-of-state)
- Tuition
- Tuition and Fees
- $10,287
(in-state)
- Tuition
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 26,355
(fall 2022)
- Undergraduate Enrollment
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View all 4 photosLogan, UT
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is a public institution. Utah State University offers a Greek system, where 2 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 3% is involved in a fraternity.
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is a public institution. Utah State University offers a Greek system, where 2 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 3% is involved in a fraternity.
- Tuition and Fees
- $24,802
(out-of-state)
- Tuition
- Tuition and Fees
- $9,228
(in-state)
- Tuition
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 24,835
(fall 2022)
- Undergraduate Enrollment
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View all 5 photosEphraim, UT
Founded in 1888, Snow College is a public institution.
Founded in 1888, Snow College is a public institution.
- Tuition and Fees
- $14,130
(out-of-state)
- Tuition
- Tuition and Fees
- $4,180
(in-state)
- Tuition
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 6,070
(fall 2022)
- Undergraduate Enrollment
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View all 10 photosSalt Lake City, UT
Founded in 1875, Westminster University (UT) is a private institution. The school has 89.9% of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Westminster University (UT) is 8:1.
Founded in 1875, Westminster University (UT) is a private institution. The school has 89.9% of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Westminster University (UT) is 8:1.
- Tuition and Fees
- $41,936
- Tuition
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 968
(fall 2022)
- Undergraduate Enrollment
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Saint George, UT
Founded in 1911, Utah Tech University is a public institution.
Founded in 1911, Utah Tech University is a public institution.
- Tuition and Fees
- $17,644
(out-of-state)
- Tuition
- Tuition and Fees
- $6,074
(in-state)
- Tuition
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 12,481
(fall 2022)
- Undergraduate Enrollment
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View all 10 photosOgden, UT
Founded in 1889, Weber State University is a public institution.
Founded in 1889, Weber State University is a public institution.
- Tuition and Fees
- $17,084
(out-of-state)
- Tuition
- Tuition and Fees
- $6,391
(in-state)
- Tuition
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 28,903
(fall 2022)
- Undergraduate Enrollment
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View all 25 photosCedar City, UT
Founded in 1897, Southern Utah University is a public institution. The school has 38.6% of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Southern Utah University is 22:1.
Founded in 1897, Southern Utah University is a public institution. The school has 38.6% of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Southern Utah University is 22:1.
- Tuition and Fees
- $20,586
(out-of-state)
- Tuition
- Tuition and Fees
- $6,770
(in-state)
- Tuition
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 12,649
(fall 2022)
- Undergraduate Enrollment
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View all 20 photosOrem, UT
Founded in 1941, Utah Valley University is a public institution.
Founded in 1941, Utah Valley University is a public institution.
- Tuition and Fees
- $17,830
(out-of-state)
- Tuition
- Tuition and Fees
- $6,270
(in-state)
- Tuition
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 40,542
(fall 2022)
- Undergraduate Enrollment
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AmeriTech College-Draper is a proprietary institution.
AmeriTech College-Draper is a proprietary institution.
- Tuition and Fees
- $22,603
- Tuition
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 1,996
(fall 2022)
- Undergraduate Enrollment
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