Important Information
- Application Deadline：April 1
- Early Decision：N/A
- Early Action：Dec. 1
When applying to University of Utah, it's important to note the application deadline is April 1, and the early action deadline is Dec. 1. The application fee at University of Utah is $55. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 31. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 67 percent and an early acceptance rate of 71.9 percent.
Regular Decision
Application deadline
April 1
Priority application deadline
Dec. 1
Notification date
On a rolling basis beginning January 15
Deadline for accepting admission offers
-
Students accepted for terms other than the fall
Yes
Designated in-house gap year program for incoming freshmen
No
Early Decision
Early decision plan offered
No
Early decision deadline
-
Early decision decision sent by
-
Early Action
Early action plan offered
Yes
Students restricted from applying to other early action plans
No
Early action deadline
Dec. 1
Early action decision sent by
Jan. 15
Application Fee
Application fee
$55
Application fee refundable
No
Application fee waived for students with financial need
Yes
Application fee for students who apply online
Same fee
Reduced application fee for students who apply online
55
Deferred admissions allowed
Yes
Maximum length of deferment
Seven Consecutive Semesters
Application Formats
Application URL
http://admissions.utah.edu/apply
Common Application accepted
No
Tuition & Room Deposits
Tuition deposit
$300
Tuition deposit refundable
Nonrefundable
Room deposit
$200
Room deposit refundable
Refundable
Deadline for housing deposit
May 1
Contact Information
Admissions phone
(801) 581-8761
Admissions email
mailto:admissions@utah.edu
Admissions address
201 S. Presidents Circle Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Fall 2018 Selectivity
Selectivity
More selective
Acceptance rate
67%
Acceptance rate (in-state)
58%
Acceptance rate (out-of-state)
87%
Male acceptance rate (in-state)
59%
Male acceptance rate (out-of-state)
85%
Female acceptance rate (in-state)
58%
Female acceptance rate (out-of-state)
90%
Early decision acceptance rate
-
Early action acceptance rate
71.9%
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)
55%
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
Applicants
23,096
Applicants (in-state)
15,545
Applicants (out-of-state)
6,790
Female applicants
12,014
Female applicants (in-state)
8,285
Female applicants (out-of-state)
3,402
Male applicants
11,082
Male applicants (in-state)
7,260
Male applicants (out-of-state)
3,388
Applicants accepted
15,441
Applicants accepted (in-state)
9,025
Applicants accepted (out-of-state)
5,923
Female applicants accepted
8,032
Female applicants accepted (in-state)
4,764
Female applicants accepted (out-of-state)
3,057
Male applicants accepted
7,409
Male applicants accepted (in-state)
4,261
Male applicants accepted (out-of-state)
2,866
Freshman enrollment
4,256
Freshman enrollment (in-state)
2,829
Freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
1,227
Female freshman enrollment
2,107
Female freshman enrollment (in-state)
1,468
Female freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
536
Male freshman enrollment
2,149
Male freshman enrollment (in-state)
1,361
Male freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
691
Early decision applicants
-
Early decision applicants accepted
-
Early decision applicants enrolled
-
Early action applicants
-
Early action applicants accepted
-
Early action applicants enrolled
-
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action
78.1%
Fall 2018 Waitlist
School has a waitlist
No
Applicants placed on waitlist
-
Students accepting place on waitlist
-
Students accepted from waitlist
-
Fall 2018 High School Rank
Freshman students submitting high school class standing
-
Class standing breakdown
-
Fall 2018 High School GPA
Freshman students submitting high school GPA
98%
Average high school GPA
3.6
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range
3.4-3.9
Fall 2018 Freshman SAT Scores
Freshman students submitting SAT scores
25%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing average score
619
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile range
570-670
SAT Math average score
621
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range
560-680
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range
-
Fall 2018 Freshman ACT Scores
Freshman students submitting ACT scores
83%
Average ACT Composite score
26
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range
22-29
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range
22-30
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range
22-28
ACT Reading 25th-75th percentile range
-
ACT Reading score breakdown
-
ACT Science 25th-75th percentile range
-
ACT Science score breakdown
-
Deadlines & Requirements
Application deadline
FallApril 1
SpringNov. 15
SummerMarch 15
Preapplication form required
No
Separate application form required
Yes
Conditional admission offered
No
Early decision or early action options available
Neither early decision nor early action
TOEFL (paper)
Required
TOEFL (internet-based)
Required
Michigan Test
-
IELTS
Required
SAT
Required of some
SAT Subject
-
ACT
Required of some
ITEP
-
PTE
-
Advance deposit required
No
TOEFL
TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT
No
Minimum score required (paper test)
-
Minimum score required (internet-based test)
80
Average score (paper test)
-
Average score (internet-based test)
-
IELTS
Minimum score required
6.5
Average score
-
ITEP
Minimum score required
-
Average score
-
PTE
Minimum score required
-
Average score
-
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (International Students)
Acceptance rate
65%
Female acceptance rate
65%
Male acceptance rate
65%
Applicants
761
Female applicants
327
Male applicants
434
Applicants accepted
493
Female applicants accepted
211
Male applicants accepted
282
Freshman enrollment
200
Female freshman enrollment
103
Male freshman enrollment
97
Recruitment
Institution actively recruits international students via
-
Institution conducts off-campus admissions interviews with international students via
-
Admissions website translated into languages other than English
No
International Student Contact
International student contact
-
Admission Requirements
Admission interview
Neither required/recommended
Campus visit
Recommended
Off-campus interviews
Are not available
Open admission policy
-
College uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants
Yes
Required standardized tests
Either SAT or ACT
Admissions exam policy (test-flexible, test-optional, test-blind)
-
SAT with Writing Test
SAT with or without Writing component accepted
ACT with Writing Test
ACT with or without writing test accepted
SAT/ACT scores must be received by
March 31
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by
March 31
SAT essay used in admissions
Not using essay component
ACT essay used in admissions
Not using essay component
Applicants' test scores used for academic advising
Yes
High school completion requirements
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program
Recommend
Special requirements for admission to specific programs
Portfolio required of art program applicants
Audition required of music program applicants
Audition required of dance program applicants
Audition required of theatre program applicants
Early admission of high school students
Yes
Offers conditional admission for applicants with academic deficiencies or economic disadvantages
Yes
Academic Factors Considered
Rigor of secondary school record
Very Important
Class rank
Considered
GPA
Very Important
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Not Considered
Recommendations
Not Considered
Nonacademic Factors Considered
Interview
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent/ability
Considered
Character/personal qualities
Considered
First-generation college student
Considered
Alumni/alumnae relations
Considered
Geographical residence
Considered
State residency
Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment
Not Considered
Race/ethnicity
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Applicant's interest level
Not Considered
Required High School Coursework
English units
4
Foreign Language units
2
History units
1
Math units
2
Science units
3
Science lab units
1
Social studies units
-
Academic electives
4
Total units required
16
Recommended High School Coursework
English units
-
Foreign language units
-
History units
-
Math units
-
Science units
-
Science lab units
-
Social Studies units
-
Academic electives
-
Total units recommended
-
Entrance Exams
AP tests may be used for
Credit and/or placement
AP scores accepted
3, 4, 5
Limit on number of AP exams accepted for credit?
-
IB exams may be used for
Credit and/or placement
IB scores accepted (standard level)
-
IB scores accepted (higher level)
5, 6, 7
College-Level Examination Program test may be used for
Credit and/or placement
DSST may be used for
Not used
Transfer Deadlines
Accepting applications
Fall, Spring, Summer
Application due date
-
Admission decision sent
-
Deadline for accepting admission offers
-
Transfer Requirements
Minimum credits to apply
30
Minimum required high school GPA
-
Minimum required college GPA
2.6
High school transcript
Recommended of some
College transcript(s)
Required of all
Essay/personal statement
Not required
Admission interview
Not required
Standardized test scores
Recommended of some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
Required of some
Transfer students may earn advanced standing credit
Yes
Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit
D-
Maximum credit/courses that may be transferred
Two-year institution: No limit
Four-year institution: No limit
Minimum credits needed to complete associate degree
-
Minimum credits needed to complete bachelor's degree
30
Open admission policy applies to transfer students
-
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (Transfer Students)
Acceptance rate
57%
Applicants
5,199
Applicants accepted
2,968
Enrolled
1,630
New transfer students who had an associate degree granted by another institution
33.1%
New transfer students who entered with credits granted by a community college
42%
Guaranteed Admission
Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution
No
Guaranteed admission agreement URL
-
Institutions with guaranteed admission agreement
-
Veterans
Exams accepted for transfer credits
American Council on Education (ACE)
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Maximum transferable credits (ACE)
-
Maximum transferable credits (CLEP or DSST)
-
Veteran transfer policy URL
https://admissions.utah.edu/apply/special-credit/credit-for-military-training.php\
Veteran transfer policy description
-
-
Applications
- Regular Decision
- Early Decision
- Early Action
- Application Fee
- Application Formats
- Tuition & Room Deposits
- Contact Information
-
Entering class stats
- Fall 2018 Selectivity
- Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
- Fall 2018 Waitlist
- Fall 2018 High School Rank
- Fall 2018 High School GPA
- Fall 2018 Freshman SAT Scores
- Fall 2018 Freshman ACT Scores
-
International students
- Deadlines & Requirements
- TOEFL
- IELTS
- ITEP
- PTE
- Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (International Students)
- Recruitment
- International Student Contact
-
Admission requirements
- Admission Requirements
- Academic Factors Considered
- Nonacademic Factors Considered
- Required High School Coursework
- Recommended High School Coursework
- Entrance Exams
-
Transfer students
- Transfer Deadlines
- Transfer Requirements
- Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (Transfer Students)
- Guaranteed Admission
- Veterans
