University of Utah: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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University of Utah is a large four-year, public school with 34,735 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1850 and is one of the 10 colleges and schools located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Academic Offerings

At University of Utah you can get your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
221
University of Utah implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 221 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Psychology, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Utah is high at 85% (above Utah average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
85%
Good
The graduation rate at University of Utah is good: 75%. Approximately 29% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Utah is reasonably decent -- 18:1. Read more details on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are very high, around $28,700 a year. The additional fees at University of Utah beyond tuition are roughly $1,200; which comes to $29,900 per academic year.

Read the details about University of Utah additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
89%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 21,072 applications were submitted and 18,781 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Utah in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,400
Medium
University of Utah provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Utah, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
University of Utah offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 6,800 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - nearly $6,400 per year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Utah. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, University of Utah appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Utah Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Utah
201 Presidents Circle, ROOM 201
Salt Lake City, Utah
84112-9008, USA
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