University of Utah
#115 in National Universities (tie)
Overview
University of Utah is a public institution that was founded in 1850. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,355 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 1,534 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Utah's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #115. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,287; out-of-state tuition and fees are $33,045.
The University of Utah, known as the U of U or simply The U, is a Salt Lake City center of academics, powerhouse sports and research. Undergraduates interested in university housing can choose from traditional residence halls, two- and four-bedroom apartments and common-interest living communities. The Utah sports teams, the Utes, compete in the NCAA Division I PAC-12 Conference and are rivals with Brigham Young University's teams. The U of U runs a variety of research centers and institutes, including the Brain Institute, the American West Center and the Center for High Performance Computing.
The University of Utah’s well-regarded S.J. Quinney College of Law, College of Engineering, College of Education and David Eccles School of Business all offer degree programs for graduate students. The U of U School of Medicine, which is particularly well regarded for its primary care program, is the only medical school in the state. Notable alumni of the University of Utah include Alan Ashton, co-founder of WordPerfect; Nolan Bushnell, founder of both Chuck E. Cheese's and video game company Atari Inc.; and John Warnock, co-founder of Adobe Systems Inc.
University of Utah is a public institution that was founded in 1850. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,355 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 1,534 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Utah's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #115. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,287; out-of-state tuition and fees are $33,045.
The University of Utah, known as the U of U or simply The U, is a Salt Lake City center of academics, powerhouse sports and research. Undergraduates interested in university housing can choose from traditional residence halls, two- and four-bedroom apartments and common-interest living communities. The Utah sports teams, the Utes, compete in the NCAA Division I PAC-12 Conference and are rivals with Brigham Young University's teams. The U of U runs a variety of research centers and institutes, including the Brain Institute, the American West Center and the Center for High Performance Computing.
The University of Utah’s well-regarded S.J. Quinney College of Law, College of Engineering, College of Education and David Eccles School of Business all offer degree programs for graduate students. The U of U School of Medicine, which is particularly well regarded for its primary care program, is the only medical school in the state. Notable alumni of the University of Utah include Alan Ashton, co-founder of WordPerfect; Nolan Bushnell, founder of both Chuck E. Cheese's and video game company Atari Inc.; and John Warnock, co-founder of Adobe Systems Inc.
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At-a-Glance
Setting
Urban
In-state tuition and fees
$10,287
Undergraduate Enrollment
26,355
Acceptance Rate
89%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$33,045
In-State Tuition & Fees
$10,287
Room & Board
$12,398(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$14,795
$12,867
$12,867
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$33,045
In-State Tuition & Fees
$10,287
Room & Board
$12,398(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$14,795
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
35%
18:1
45%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
8%
$32,569
Communication, General
6%
$42,257
Computer Science
4%
$85,652
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
4%
$62,547
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
4%
$33,436
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
65
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
65%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
21%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
32,883
Citations Per Publication
14:1
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Students
26,355
Graduate Enrollment
8,379
Total Enrollment
34,734
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
21,189
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
29%
Minority Enrollment
29%
Minority Enrollment
63%
White
14%
Hispanic
8%
Asian
6%
Two or more races
6%
International
1%
Black
1%
Unknown
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
84+
Sports Teams
11
Fraternities
8
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
35%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
33%
Average Debt at Graduation
$20,236
$47,858
$47,858
Graduation Rate
35%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
33%
Average Debt at Graduation
$20,236
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