Utah
University of Utah
201 Presidents Cir, Salt Lake City, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of University of Utah (Utah)
About this school
The University of Utah, founded in 1850, is a public institution. It is a distinctive community of learning in the American West. The faculty is known for its range of strengths and interdisciplinary concerns and is comprised of the finest teachers and most renowned researchers. With research ties worldwide, the university consistently ranks among the top research institutions. The university offers nationally recognized programs in liberal education and honors and supports one of the nation's pioneering service learning programs. Undergraduate research opportunities allow students to participate in faculty assisted research as early as freshman year. A commitment to the undergraduate experience is enhanced by the 1,500-acre campus' proximity to both the excitement of city life in Salt Lake City and the outdoor adventures possible in the Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains.
- www.utah.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
8,125
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:24,635
- Men:13,108 Men (53.2%)
- Women:11,527 Women (46.8%)
Location
Admission Information (Utah)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of Utah is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 2 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | - | - |
History | 1 | - |
Academic Electives | 4 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | March 15 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 201 Presidents Circle |
City, State, Zip | Salt Lake City, UT 84112-1107 |
Phone | (801) 581-8761 |
Fax | (801) 585-3034 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | April 1 |
Application Fee | $55 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | December 1 |
Early Action Notification | Not reported |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 66% of 22,400 applicants were admitted |
Women | 67% of 11,408 applicants were admitted |
Men | 65% of 10,992 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 5,157 (35%) of 14,818 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 2,523 (33%) of 7,627 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 2,634 (37%) of 7,191 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.61 |
375 And Above | 43% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 24% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 17% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 11% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 5% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 610 average |550-680 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 16% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 42% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 35% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 6% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 14% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 45% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 35% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 6% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 25 average |22-29 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 20% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 42% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 34% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 4% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Utah)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $8,824|Out-of-state: $28,067 (37.37%)
- Room & Board: - $9,867 (41.79%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,232 (5.22%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,690 (15.63%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
University of Utah accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003675 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,880 (74.7%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,919 (66.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,872 (97.6%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 374 (20.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 66% |
Average Award | $22,575 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,677 (89.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,754 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,735 (92.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,085 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 251 (13.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 2,164 (56.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,276 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 10,810 (60.6%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 8,628 (79.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 8,239 (95.5%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,247 (15.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 65% |
Average Award | $21,290 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 6,999 (84.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,178 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 7,364 (89.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,681 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 559 (6.8%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 5,233 (29.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,410 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 39% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $21,188 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 3.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Architecture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Public Servants, Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, Out-of-State Students, Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Public Servants, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $3,999 |
Academics & Instruction (Utah)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,508
Part-Time Faculty
688
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
57%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 15% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 25% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 24% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 11% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 7% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 13% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 5% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 18% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 39% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 34% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 7% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 3,680,825 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 1099 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
University of Utah provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
91.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
31.1%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
54.9%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
67.0%
Programs & Majors (Utah)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (98)
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Ballet
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Consumer Economics
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Finance, General
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Geological/Geophysical Engineering
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Geophysics and Seismology
- German Language and Literature
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
- Hebrew Language and Literature
- History, General
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International/Global Studies
- Iranian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Latin American Studies
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Meteorology
- Mining and Mineral Engineering
- Music, General
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Health Education and Promotion
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Russian Language and Literature
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Turkish Language and Literature
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Social sciences, Engineering
Online Degrees
Engineering, nursing, computer science, chemistry, math, public policy
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Audiology, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Master's Programs of Study (129)
- Accounting
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art Education
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Asian Studies
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Bioinformatics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biostatistics
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Cancer Biology/Oncology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Child and Family Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Comparative Literature
- Computational Sciences
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Consumer Economics
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Dance
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Film, Television, and Video Production
- Finance and Banking
- Foreign Languages Education
- Foundations and Philosophy of Education
- French
- Game Design and Development
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geography
- Geological Engineering
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Gerontological Nursing
- Gerontology
- Graphic Design
- Health Education
- Health Promotion
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Health Services Research
- Higher Education
- History
- Human Development
- Human Genetics
- Humanities
- Industrial and Manufacturing Management
- International Affairs
- Internet and Interactive Multimedia
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Leisure Studies
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems
- Management Strategy and Policy
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Physics
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Metallurgical Engineering and Metallurgy
- Mineral/Mining Engineering
- Music
- Music Education
- Near and Middle Eastern Languages
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Nuclear Engineering
- Nursing--General
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Organizational Behavior
- Pathology
- Petroleum Engineering
- Pharmaceutical Administration
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Physics
- Physiology
- Political Science
- Public Administration
- Public Health--General
- Public Policy
- Reading Education
- Real Estate
- Recreation and Park Management
- Rhetoric
- School Psychology
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Statistics
- Student Affairs
- Systems Engineering
- Urban Design
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Writing
Campus Life (Utah)
Location & Geography
Population
189,314
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Salt Lake City
Campus Size
1,535 acres
Weather
Temperature | 19.3 average low in January, 82.8 average high in September |
Rain | 91 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | Salt Lake City |
Nearest Train Station | Salt Lake City |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
14% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
86%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Hawk |
School Colors | Crimson red and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Skiing (Cross-Country) | ||
Skiing (Downhill) | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Skiing (Cross-Country) | ||
Skiing (Downhill) | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, fencing, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, weight lifting |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of Utah offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, tek club, international business club, golden key international honours society, tennis club, thai student association
Sororities
7% of women participate
Fraternities
6% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
18,066
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
24,635
Women
11,527
Men
13,108
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 6.1% Asian
- 1.4% Black/African-American
- 13.0% Hispanic/Latino
- 5.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.5% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 70.7% White
- 2.4% Unknown
International Students
4.6% from 105 countries
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
8,125
Student Resources (Utah)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Mathematics146 Documents
- Computer Science42 Documents
- Honors College33 Documents
- Business Administration25 Documents
- Economics21 Documents
Popular Courses
- MATH 1220 - Calculus IIMathematics
- MATH 2210 - Calculus IIIMathematics
- CS 1410 - Introduction to Object-Oriented ProgrammingComputer Science
- PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers IIPhysics & Astronomy
- ECON 1740 - US Economic HistoryEconomics
Popular Professors
- UnknownSOC 1010
- BinMATH 2210
- DryerHONOR 3374
- Jason FlurerECON 1740
- Alan SandomirMKTG 3000
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