University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Utah's flagship public research university in Salt Lake City, known for strong programs in entrepreneurship, video game design, and medicine, with a campus set right against the Wasatch mountains that shapes its outdoor-oriented culture — skiing and hiking are practically part of student life — alongside Big 12 athletics and a modest Greek presence.
90%
Acceptance rate
1100–1340
SAT range
22–29
ACT range
3.6
Average GPA
24,000
Undergrads
$10,000/yr
In-state tuition
$32,000/yr
Out-of-state tuition
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