University of Utah

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,175

5.5% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$12,399

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

0.875%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

89.1%

21,072 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

34,734

80.8% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

64.5%

2,050 Graduates

About

University of Utah is a higher education institution located in Salt Lake County, UT. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Utah were Other Research & Experimental Psychology (413 degrees awarded), Computer Science (219 degrees), and Registered Nursing (219 degrees).

In 2022, 9,223 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Utah. 50.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (6,131 degrees), 6.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,014 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Utah is $8,175, which is $−21,975 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Utah was 0.875%, corresponding to 45 out of the 5144 total borrowers.

About the photo: A look west toward the Great Salt Lake, from the Wasatch Foothills. Shot from the new Natural History Museum of Utah, located on the University of Utah campus.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Utah is $8,175, which is $21,975 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,399.

In 2022, 99% of undergraduate students attending University of Utah received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,175

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at University of Utah was $8,175. The cost of tuition at University of Utah is $−21,975 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Utah (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,399

2022 Value

4.42%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 University of Utah had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,399. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of University of Utah grew by 4.42%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Utah (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,820

Room and Board

$1,036

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Utah was of $11,820 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 15.9% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,036. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 21.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Utah (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at University of Utah received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 41.4% with respect to 2021, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Utah (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.875%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Utah was 0.875%, which represents 45 out of the 5144 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Utah received 21,072 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 15.1% annual growth. Out of those 21,072 applicants, 18,781 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.1% acceptance rate.

There were 34,734 students enrolled at University of Utah in 2022. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Utah has an overall enrollment yield of 29.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

18,781

Accepted Out of 21,072

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Utah was 89.1% (18,781 admissions from 21,072 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 95%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 15.1%, while admissions grew by 8.05%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Utah (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage (2022)

643

Scores Submitted (2022)

12% of enrolled first-time students at University of Utah in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Utah had a total enrollment of 34,734 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at University of Utah is 28,070 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,664. This means that 80.8% of students enrolled at University of Utah are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Utah, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.3% White, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, 7.12% Asian, 5.25% Two or More Races, 1.36% Black or African American, 0.403% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.343% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Utah in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (33.3%), followed by White Female (29.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.32%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.4%), followed by White Male (25.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Utah in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34,734 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Utah is 28,070 and the part-time enrollment is 6,664. This means that 80.8% of students enrolled at University of Utah are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Utah (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Utah was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Utah had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Utah (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
21,283 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4,400 enrolled students
Asian
2,472 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Utah is 61.3% White, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, 7.12% Asian, 5.25% Two or More Races, 1.36% Black or African American, 0.403% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.343% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 47.5% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.58% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 973 students (2.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 95 more women than men received degrees from University of Utah. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Utah is white (6,131 degrees awarded). There were 6.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1014 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Utah is Other Research & Experimental Psychology (413 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Science (219 degrees) and Registered Nursing (219 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Utah, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (337 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (907 degrees), and Physical Sciences (226 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Utah are Other managers (587,798 people), Software developers (508,025 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (372,063 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (366,129 people), and Civil engineers (290,188 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Utah in 2022 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (337 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (907 degrees), Physical Sciences (226 degrees), Engineering (861 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (372 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Utah are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at University of Utah are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (337 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (907 degrees), Physical Sciences (226 degrees), Engineering (861 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (372 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Utah are Computer Systems Design (644,899 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (546,605 people), Elementary & secondary schools (511,420 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (495,690 people), and Construction (385,472 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Utah.

Most Common (2022)

Other Research & Experimental Psychology
413 degrees awarded
Computer Science
219 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
219 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Utah was Other Research & Experimental Psychology with 413 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Utah according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

4,564

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

4,659

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 4,564 degrees were awarded to men at University of Utah, which is 0.98 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,659).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Utah by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 336 degrees were awarded to men at University of Utah in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.68 times more than the 200 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 316 degrees were awarded to men at University of Utah in Other Research & Experimental Psychology, which is 2.51 times more than the 126 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 34% of students graduating from University of Utah completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (74.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at University of Utah is Female and Asian (74.7% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.488% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
6,131 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,014 degrees awarded
Asian
541 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Utah is white (6,131 degrees awarded). There were 6.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1014 degrees).

2.83% of degree recipients (261 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
3,075 degrees awarded
White Female
3,056 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
606 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Utah is white male (3,075 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (3056 degrees).

Operations

University of Utah has an endowment valued at nearly $1.36B, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −128M (−9.4%) compared to the 1.13% average return (4.2M on 373M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2022, University of Utah had a total salary expenditure of 6.65B. University of Utah employs 491 Professors, 424 Associate professors and 416 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Utah are Male Professor (331), Male Assistant professor (226), and Male Associate professor (219).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Utah are: Management, with 1,080 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 946 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 808 employees.

Endowment

$1.36B

2022 Endowment

0.106%

decline from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Utah (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$398M - Federal
$61.7M - State
$390k - Local

As of 2022, University of Utah received $398M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $61.7M from state grants and contracts, and $390k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$2.5B

2022 Salaries

8.61%

growth from 2021

In 2022, University of Utah paid a median of $2.5B in salaries, which represents 37.6% of their overall expenditure ($6.65B) and a 8.61% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.35% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 8.09% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$222M

Instructional Salaries

1,743

Number of Employees

In 2022, University of Utah paid a total of $222M to 1,743 employees working as instructors, which represents 8.88% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $73.7M (30%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

491 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1,080 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Utah were Professor with 491 employees, Associate professor with 424 employees, and Assistant professor with 416 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Utah were Management with 1,080 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 946 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 808 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Utah was Male Professor with 331 employees, Male Assistant professor with 226 employees, and Male Associate professor with 219 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Utah.

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