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.
< CollapseThe University of Utah (referred to locally as 'The U' or 'the U of U'), located in Salt Lake City, is the flagship public research university in the state of Utah, and one of ten institutions that make up the Utah System of Higher Education. As of Fall Semester 2007, the university currently enrolls 21,421 undergraduate and 6,604 graduate students and has 1,419 regular faculty members.
Of the more than 3,500 colleges and universities in the United States, the University of Utah is one of only eighty-eight that are classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as Research I universities; i.e., those which offer a full range of undergraduate programs, are committed to graduate education, and give research high priority.
''Note: "University of Utah" is not "Utah State University".
Originally established February 28, 1850 by Latter-day Saint leader Brigham Young, it was initially named "University of Deseret." The school closed two years later for financial reasons. It reopened as a commercial school in 1867 in the old Council House in what is now downtown Salt Lake City under the direction of David O. Calder, a prominent Salt Lake City businessman and associate of Mormon leader Brigham Young. The University was renamed University of Utah in 1894 and classes were first held on the present campus approximately two miles directly east of downtown Salt Lake City in 1900.
Portions of the present campus are located on grounds formerly belonging to the U.S. Army's Fort Douglas. The fort was officially closed on October 26, 1991, and although a small part of it remains as an Army Reserve Post, the majority of its territory is now owned by the university, and occupied by student residences.
The university offers seventy-six undergraduate majors, over fifty-five minors and certificates and ninety-six major fields of studies at the graduate level. It draws its 28,000-plus student population from all fifty states and 111 foreign countries. The university, one of the state’s largest employers, has the only medical, social work, and architecture schools in a multi-state area.
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| Percent of Students International: | 5% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 14% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Mountain West Conference) Basketball (Mountain West Conference) Baseball (Mountain West Conference) Track (Mountain West Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 4,298 | $ 13,372 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,628 | $ 12,702 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 648 | $ 648 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,814 | 15% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 673 | 6% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,404 | 28% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,013 | 16% | |
Any Aid: |
52% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 86% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 89% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 21, Verbal: 20, Math: 19 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 26, Verbal: 26, Math: 26 |
| 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 |
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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.
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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
17 months ago
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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.
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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!!!!
20 months ago
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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.
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I know the US News and World Report ranks them, but it's based on several factors. Are Utah's academics generally considered strong?
26 months ago
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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.
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