University of Utah Admission
Application Fee
$55
Graduate Application Fee
$55
Acceptance Rate
89.13%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
29.39%
Freshmen Enrollment
5,520
SAT Scores
1,300
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 21,072 students have applied and 18,781 students have allowed to admit to University of Utah (Acceptance rate: 89.13%). The U's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 29.39 % where 5,520 students have finally enrolled out of 18,781 admitted students.
The U acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Utah. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Florida and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 41.43%).
The U enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Utah. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 35.53%).
How to Apply to University of Utah
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply The U. The U offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | admissions.utah.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | admissions.utah.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | financialaid.utah.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | financialaid.utah.edu/tuition-and-fees/cost-calculator.php |
| Veterans Tuition | https://registrar.utah.edu/veteran/needtoknow.php |
| Disability Service | disability.utah.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at The U and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Utah is 1,300 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Utah is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,398). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | 1,300 | 25 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,398 | 31 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Utah | 1,191 | 73 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Utah, 643 students submitted SAT scores (12% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,300 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Utah. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 650 | 690 |
| Mathematics | 590 | 650 | 700 |
| Total | 1,190 | 1,300 | 1,390 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Utah, 2,651 students submitted ACT scores (48% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Utah. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 22 | 25 | 29 |
| English | 21 | 25 | 29 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 25 | 28 |
The U Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Utah. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |