More selective than 20% of Utah colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
10% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 44% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Utah over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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University of Utah SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Utah is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 690 |
| SAT math | 590 | 690 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1190 | 1380 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Utah admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 86% | 600–690 | 590–690 | 22–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 87% | 590–698 | 590–700 | 22–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Utah compared with other Utah colleges?
University of Utah has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 5 Utah colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westminster University | 67% | 64% | $27,094 |
| 2 | Brigham Young University | 68% | 81% | $15,564 |
| 3 | Southern Utah University | 82% | 61% | $10,462 |
| 4 | University of Utah | 86% | 65% | $16,200 |
| 5 | Utah State University | 92% | 59% | $14,936 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Utah colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Utah
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Utah admissions questions
What is the University of Utah acceptance rate?
University of Utah accepts 86% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 20,046 of 22,996 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Utah require the SAT or ACT?
University of Utah considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 10% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 44% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Utah?
The middle 50% of University of Utah enrolled first-year students scored 1190–1380 on the SAT and 22–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Utah?
28% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (5,560 of 20,046).
Is University of Utah getting harder to get into?
University of Utah accepted 86% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 87% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Utah overview