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Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping students transition to college.
Updated on February 03, 2020The University of Utah is public research university with an acceptance rate of 62%. Located in Salt Lake City, the University of Utah, which offers over 100 undergraduate majors, is the flagship university in the state. For its strength in the liberal arts and sciences, the University of Utah was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. On the athletic front, the Utah Utes compete in the NCAA Division I Pac 12 Conference.
Considering applying to University of Utah? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.
During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, University of Utah had an acceptance rate of 62%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 62 students were admitted, making U of U's admissions process competitive.
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The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to University of Utah. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account.
The University of Utah, which accepts fewer than two-thirds of applicants, has a selective admissions process. If your test scores and GPA fall within the school's average ranges, you have a strong chance of being accepted. However, U of U also has a holistic admissions process which considers the rigor of your high school courses, grade trends, and academic awards. University of Utah also consider your level of commitment to extracurricular activities including volunteer work, athletics, family responsibilities, and work experience. University of Utah does not require personal statements or letters of recommendation.
In the graph above, the blue and green dots represent accepted students. The majority of successful applicants had "B" or higher grade point averages, SAT scores of about 1000 or higher, and ACT composite scores of 20 or above. Many admitted students have grades in the "A" range.
