University of Utah, UT
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Utah Rankings
Affordability77
Selectivity58
Retention73
Graduation46
Earnings53
Diversity45
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Utah
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing13%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education1%
Engineering10%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs8%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences4%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences13%
Visual and Performing Arts7%
Admissions
Getting into University of Utah
67%
Admission Rate
620
Median SAT Math
620
Median SAT Reading
26
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)560–680
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)570–670
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Utah
$9K
In-State Tuition
$29K
Out-of-State Tuition
$20K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | UT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $18K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Utah
31%
Receive Federal Loans
$13K
Median Federal Debt
72%
Repayment Rate
$188
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | UT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 39% | 56% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 15% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | UT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $23K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | UT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 66% | 45% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 72% | 49% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 77% | 52% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 83% | 58% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Utah
89%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
16%
Withdrawal Rate
68%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | UT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 32% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 68% | 59% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 76% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | UT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 82% | 55% | 53% |
| Black | 56% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 60% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57% | 56% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 33% | 37% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 26% | 36% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 82% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 62% | 41% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 45% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Utah
90%
Employment Rate
$41K
Median Salary
$25K
25 Pctl Salary
$61K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | UT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 87% | 78% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 87% | 78% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 86% | 77% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 85% | 76% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | UT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $5K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $25K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $41K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $61K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $79K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | UT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $41K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $47K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $53K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Utah
23,396
Undergraduates
68%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
8,280
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | UT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 72% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 28% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | UT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 1% | 3% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 68% | 70% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 15% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | UT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 38% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 24% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
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