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University of Utah admits nearly everyone — 86% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether University of Utah is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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University of Utah sits in Salt Lake City proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The university runs its own medical system, which colors both its budget and its biggest programs.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $137,329 four years out. Faculty pay averages $153,312 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 27,264 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 86.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1180 and 1398 — above the UT middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Utah's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to University of Utah without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1180 and 1398; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 590 | 640 | 698 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 640 | 700 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Utah received 22,996 applications and admitted 20,046 (87.2%), with 5,560 enrolling.
How University of Utah compares
| University of Utah | Utah median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 86% | 85.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,620 | $9,424 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $67,170 | $52,159 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Utah student earns $67,170 — 29% above the Utah median of $52,159 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of Utah prices by residency: $9,620 in-state versus $30,860 out-of-state — a $21,240 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
27,264 undergraduates make University of Utah a large campus: broad course catalogs and big intro lectures come as a package.
65% graduate within six years. Roughly 35% don't — ask a University of Utah tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Utah
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $137,329 |
| Computer Engineering | $114,197 |
| Information Science/Studies | $105,127 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $100,793 |
| Chemical Engineering | $98,215 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $96,353 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $94,253 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $91,361 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $91,127 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,243 |
| Civil Engineering | $85,097 |
| Economics | $84,146 |
| Marketing | $83,511 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $81,252 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $78,989 |
| Physics | $77,158 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $75,686 |
| Chemistry | $71,276 |
| Mathematics | $71,059 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | $69,027 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | $68,928 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,490 |
| Architecture | $67,987 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $65,703 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $64,568 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $64,356 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $63,309 |
| Biology, General | $62,950 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $62,867 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $61,081 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $59,855 |
| Social Work | $59,551 |
| Social Sciences, General | $57,708 |
| Public Health | $55,200 |
| Geography and Cartography | $54,757 |
| Psychology, General | $52,440 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $50,166 |
| Sociology | $50,087 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $49,841 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $49,802 |
| Music | $49,240 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $47,005 |
| History | $46,896 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $46,411 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $44,336 |
| Anthropology | $43,492 |
Median earnings for these 46 University of Utah programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $67,170 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 47 additional University of Utah programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Utah?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1180–1398 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 86% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Utah's acceptance rate?
87.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 20,046 admitted from 22,996 applicants.
How much does University of Utah cost?
In-state tuition is $9,620; out-of-state students pay $30,860. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Utah graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $67,170 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Utah
- Utah State University — 92.5% admitted
- Neumont College of Computer Science — 86.8% admitted
- Arizona College of Nursing-Salt Lake City — 100% admitted
- Westminster University — 66.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.