University of Utah - Salt Lake City

201 Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Website: University of Utah - Salt Lake City

University of Utah - Salt Lake City School Description

The U offers 72 undergraduate majors, over 70 minors and certificates, more than 40 teaching majors and minors, and 95 major fields of study at the graduate level. U of U students can participate in several interdisciplinary programs, including gender studies, neuroscience, environmental studies, and molecular biology.

The mission of the University of Utah is to serve the people of Utah and the world through the discovery, creation and application of knowledge; through the dissemination of knowledge by teaching, publication, artistic presentation and technology transfer; and through community engagement. As a preeminent research and teaching university with national and global reach, the University cultivates an academic environment in which the highest standards of intellectual integrity and scholarship are practiced. Students at the University learn from and collaborate with faculty who are at the forefront of their disciplines. The University faculty and staff are committed to helping students excel. We zealously preserve academic freedom, promote diversity and equal opportunity, and respect individual beliefs. We advance rigorous interdisciplinary inquiry, international involvement, and social responsibility.

Campus life at the University of Utah is as varied and diverse as the students who attend our campus. Campus life is what you make it, and it is unique for every student. We have several opportunities for you to get involved on campus, and you will find vibrant, engaging activities wherever you look. Spring semester 2009, look for the grand opening of the all new Student Involvement Center in the student union.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Rockies
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Utes
Nickname:
The U

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
24,155
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
86%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 15,662
Students Receiving Aid:
53%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Selective
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University of Utah - Salt Lake City Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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University of Utah - Salt Lake City Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 86%
Part-Time 14%
Men vs. Women
Women 52%
Men 48%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 79%
Other 12%
Asian 5%
Hispanic 4%
African-American 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 78%
Out-of-State 22%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Utah 78%
California 3%
Washington 1%
Idaho 1%
Nevada 0%
Percent of Students International: 5%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 14%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Mountain West Conference)
Basketball (Mountain West Conference)
Baseball (Mountain West Conference)
Track (Mountain West Conference)

University of Utah - Salt Lake City Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 4,988 $ 15,662  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 4,270 $ 14,944  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 718 $ 718  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,924 15%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 870 9%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 3,665 32%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,786 19%  
Any Aid:
  53%  

University of Utah - Salt Lake City Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 91% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 26%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 500, Math: 500
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 630, Math: 640
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 88%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 21, Verbal: 20, Math: 20
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 27, Verbal: 27, Math: 27

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on University of Utah - Salt Lake City

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Question: How is the university of you Utah premed program?

or medical program
30 months ago

Best Answer

It is one of the best in the West. I have a quite a few friends who tried to get into it and were denied. Only two got in. The standards are pretty high.

Question: Selecting a college, advice?

I have it narrowed down to 3 schools. 1- Weber state, it is near my home and realtivly inexpensive. I am familiar with the town and I will know the people who go there. I might get a partial-full scholarship. I could live at home if I needed to. 2- Snow college, a little community college I'd go to for my associates. Least expensive in the state and a nice college. I won't know anyone. I could deffinlty get a (at least a partial) scholarship here. After this I would likely choose a really expensive school for the rest of my degree. (save to splurge) 3- University of Utah, this allows me to change my mind, big beautiful school. Most expensive here (I would deffintly have to take out a few student loans for this school) And it is the one school that me and my closest friend agree on. I love the idea of dorming with her. I am planning on paying for this myself, I am a good student, and I want the best education I can. All these school teach Computer Science my current selected major
31 months ago

Best Answer

Although I understand your hesitation to take out loans, I'd have to say that the University of Utah is by far your best bet. It is the only one with any reputation outside the local area, and will give you by far the most, and the best, options. It is a state school, so although it may be more expensive than the other two, you won't be left with massive debt at the end of it, and given your major, you should easily be able to pay back what money you do borrow. These choices are available to you now. If you pick something else thinking that later on you can make another choice, there is no guarantee that choice will be available (the school you decide to transfer to later on could reject you). Go for the best, not the safest, option. This is your only stab at what could be a life-changing experience. You will not regret it.

Question: Which university is better SUNY:Stony Brook or University of Utah?

Recently i have been granted a scholarship, i am a student of electrical engineering from El Salvador, and i am willing to Study in the USA, so far i have been unable to find out which university is better, i would apreciate any help!!!!
34 months ago

Best Answer

I have heard from several of people that go to the University of Utah and that they have a great Engineering program. In fact other people that go to other schools in Utah are transferring to the U of U. I have no idea about Stony brook.

Question: How are the University of Utah's academics?

I know the US News and World Report ranks them, but it's based on several factors. Are Utah's academics generally considered strong?
41 months ago

Best Answer

Academics in Univ. of Utah are from fair to excellent, depending on the subject. Every university has its strong and weak areas. Overall, Utah is at least good and in some areas excellent. CC

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