Getting in
For Fall 2025, 30,036 first-year students applied to Utah, 27,076 were admitted and 6,513 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 90.1%.
Source: University of Utah Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 10,063 | 9,028 | 89.7% |
| Out-of-state | 18,977 | 17,153 | 90.4% |
| International | 996 | 895 | 89.9% |
Source: University of Utah Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. The U's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by college or major.
Source: University of Utah Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early action. The U has no early decision plan. Its early action plan is not restrictive, and the Common Data Set does not report how many applied or were admitted in it, so it gives no early acceptance rate.
Source: University of Utah Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
You apply to the U, not to a major. Some majors ask for more later:
- Majors with their own entry steps. Most majors are open to students once admitted, but some ask for a separate application, an audition or other prerequisites before you can declare. Until then you apply as a pre-major.
Source: Utah Admissions, FAQs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
101 majors across 14 schools. Every active bachelor's degree major in the University of Utah's official 2026-2027 Catalog, grouped by the college that offers it, with the degree it leads to. Degrees are written as the catalog writes them. Minors, certificates and graduate programs are left out.
College of Architecture + Planning5
- Architectural Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
- Architectural Studies (Bachelor of Science)
- Design (Bachelor of Science)
- Games (Bachelor of Science)
- Urban Ecology (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
Source: University of Utah 2026-2027 Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Education3
- Educational Psychology (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Elementary Education (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Special Education (Bachelor of Science)
Source: University of Utah 2026-2027 Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Fine Arts14
- Art History (Bachelor of Arts)
- Art Teaching (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- Ballet (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- Contemporary Dance (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- Dance Teaching (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- Film & Media Arts (Bachelor of Arts)
- Graphic Design (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- Music (Bachelor of Arts)
- Music (Bachelor of Music)
- Music Education (Bachelor of Music Education)
- Studio Art (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- Theatre (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Theatre (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- Theatre Teaching (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
Source: University of Utah 2026-2027 Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Health7
- Community Health Promotion and Education (Bachelor of Science)
- Emergency Medical Services (Bachelor of Science)
- Health and Physical Education Teaching (Bachelor of Science)
- Kinesiology (Bachelor of Science)
- Parks, Recreation and Tourism (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Recreational Therapy (Bachelor of Science)
- Speech and Hearing Science (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
Source: University of Utah 2026-2027 Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Humanities15
- Communication (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Diplomacy (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- English (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- English Education (Bachelor of Arts)
- English Education (Bachelor of Science)
- Ethnic Studies (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Gender Studies (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- History (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- History Teaching (Bachelor of Arts)
- International and Area Studies (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Linguistics (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Medical Humanities (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Philosophy (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- World Languages and Cultures (Bachelor of Arts)Emphases: Arabic, Chinese, Classical Civilization, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Persian, Portuguese, Religious Studies, Russian, Spanish.
- Writing and Rhetoric Studies (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
Source: University of Utah 2026-2027 Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Nursing1
- Nursing (Bachelor of Science)
Source: University of Utah 2026-2027 Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Science17
- Applied Mathematics (Bachelor of Science)
- Atmospheric Sciences (Bachelor of Science)
- Biochemistry (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Bioinformatics (Bachelor of Science)
- Biology (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Biology Teaching (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Chemistry (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Earth & Environmental Science (Bachelor of Science)
- Earth Science Composite Teaching (Bachelor of Science)
- Geological Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Geoscience (Bachelor of Science)
- Mathematics (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Mathematics Teaching (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Metallurgical Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Mining Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Physics (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Physics Teaching (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
Source: University of Utah 2026-2027 Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Social Work2
- Health & Human Services (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work)
Source: University of Utah 2026-2027 Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Social and Behavioral Science13
- Anthropology (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Criminology (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Economics (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Financial Planning and Counseling (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Geographic Information Science (Bachelor of Science)
- Geography (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Health, Society, and Policy (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Human Development and Family Studies (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Neuroscience (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Political Science (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Psychology (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Sociology (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
Source: University of Utah 2026-2027 Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
David Eccles School of Business9
- Accounting (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Business Administration (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Entrepreneurship (Bachelor of Science)
- Finance (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Information Systems (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Management (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Marketing (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
- Operations and Supply Chain (Bachelor of Science)
- Quantitative Analysis of Markets and Organizations (Bachelor of Science)
Source: University of Utah 2026-2027 Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
John and Marcia Price College of Engineering12
- Artificial Intelligence (Bachelor of Science)
- Biomedical Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Chemical Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Computer Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Computer Science (Bachelor of Science)
- Construction Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Data Science (Bachelor of Science)
- Electrical Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Materials Science and Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Software Development (Bachelor of Science)
Source: University of Utah 2026-2027 Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
S.J. Quinney College of Law1
- Legal Studies (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
Source: University of Utah 2026-2027 Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine1
- Medical Laboratory Science (Bachelor of Science)
Source: University of Utah 2026-2027 Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
University-wide1
- Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies)
Source: University of Utah 2026-2027 Catalog, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action and merit scholarship consideration | December 1 | January 15 | No |
| Fall deadline | April 1 | not published | No |
For early action, the application and every required document must be in by December 1; complete files get a decision on January 15. Early action is not binding: you have until May 1 to commit. The U does not publish a decision date for the April 1 deadline.
Source: Utah Admissions, FAQs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
The U is test-optional for freshman applicants: the SAT or ACT is not required for admission, merit scholarships or admission to a major. If you want scores considered, say so on the application and self-report them; admitted students may be asked for official scores later. You are not penalized for leaving scores out. Scores are required from home school graduates, GED or HiSET recipients and graduates of a U.S. high school that is not regionally accredited.
Source: Utah Admissions, Freshmen Admissions Standards (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set also marks the SAT or ACT as not required for fall 2027 applicants, but considered if submitted, with scores due by April 1.
Source: University of Utah Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked Utah's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: Utah Admissions, Freshman Students (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at Utah, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $35,282 |
| Required fees | $1,086 | $1,086 |
| Housing (on campus) | $8,395 | $8,395 |
| Food (on-campus meal plan) | $7,142 | $7,142 |
| Books and supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Transportation | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Other expenses | $12,000 | $12,000 |
| Total | $42,903 | $68,105 |
For a first-year, full-time undergraduate living on campus, fall and spring.
Source: University of Utah Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections G1 and G5. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $13,123 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $13,424 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $14,246 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $17,663 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,533 |
| All incomes | $16,200 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from the U's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to University of Utah on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
Utah State UniversityLogan, UT · Public92.1% admitted$14,936 average net price
Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO · Public88.6% admitted$21,279 average net price
University of WyomingLaramie, WY · Public97% admitted$13,599 average net price
University of Nevada, Las VegasLas Vegas, NV · Public83.9% admitted$10,359 average net price
Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ · Public88.4% admitted$14,967 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.