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How to Get Into University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT · Public · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

University of Utah Admissions Statistics

86%
Acceptance Rate
600-690
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
590-690
SAT Math (mid 50%)
22-29
ACT (mid 50%)
27,264
Undergrads
65%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into University of Utah

The bar here is clear

University of Utah admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1190-1380 combined SAT or 22-29 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Required for some programs", check the fine print for your specific program.

Use the Early Action round deliberately

University of Utah offers Early Action: non-binding and worth taking if your application is ready, an earlier answer helps you calibrate the rest of your list, and EA carries no downside beyond the earlier deadline.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where University of Utah fits.

University of Utah Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Early Action (EA) December 1, 2025
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $55
Test scores Required for some programs
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

University of Utah Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $25,557
Tuition & fees (in-state / out-of-state) $9,620 / $30,860
Room & board (on campus) $13,315
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $16,200

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $13,123
$30-48k $13,424
$48-75k $14,246
$75-110k $17,663
$110k+ $21,533
19.6%
Students receiving Pell Grants
21%
Students taking federal loans
86%
Freshman retention rate
19:1
Student-faculty ratio

These are averages, not your number. Get your family's actual price in about 10 minutes:

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