University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah · Public
University of Utah admitted 90% of 30,036 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1120–1320 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 64% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at University of Utah
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Application deadlines
University of Utah’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $55 ($65 for international applicants), and University of Utah accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of Utah’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
University of Utah offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How University of Utah rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- –
Considered
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- Legacy
- Where you live
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.64 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $30,613 in-state and $51,135 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $13,341 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is University of Utah’s acceptance rate?
University of Utah admitted 90% of applicants: 27,076 of 30,036 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is University of Utah’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 1, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for University of Utah?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1120 to 1320, with a median around 1230. A score at or above 1230 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of Utah’s application fee?
The application fee is $55 ($65 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and University of Utah accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Does University of Utah have supplemental essays?
No. University of Utah doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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