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Utah Admission Requirements

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Chances of getting into University of Utah

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
95%
Admission Difficulty for University of Utah
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Utah and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Utah is 95%.  It ranks #9 in Utah for lowest rate of acceptance. University of Utah is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 17,381 out of 18,302 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 32 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Utah typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.64. 31% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Utah application fee is $55 and applications are due by Apr 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Utah. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 13% of students submitted SAT scores and 54% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Utah SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1180-1390
Applicants Submitting SAT 
13%
SAT Scores for University of Utah
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 590
SAT Math 25th 590
SAT Composite 25th 1180
SAT Scores for University of Utah
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 690
SAT Math 75th 700
SAT Composite 75th 1390
Average SAT Score 1290

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Utah?

University of Utah is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into University of Utah score in the top 27 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1180-1390.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of Utah admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1390 and Above Good >97%
1285 to 1390 Avg + 95%-97%
1180 to 1285 Avg - 91%-95%
1075 to 1180 Reach 84%-91%
Less than 1075 Low <84%
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Utah ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
22-30 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
54%
ACT Scores for University of Utah
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 21
ACT Math 25th 21
ACT Composite 25th 22
ACT Scores for University of Utah
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 31
ACT Math 75th 29
ACT Composite 75th 30
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Utah?

University of Utah is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Utah regularly accepts students who score 22 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 37 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 22-30.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Utah admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
30 and Above Good >97%
26 to 30 Avg + 95%-97%
22 to 26 Avg - 91%-95%
18 to 22 Reach 84%-91%
Less than 18 Low <84%
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Utah GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.64
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of Utah?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Utah. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Utah was 3.64 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #2 in Utah for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.64 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Utah accepts 95% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of Utah students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 11.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 37.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 23.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 16.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 9.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 4.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Utah admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 9,111 9,191 18,302
Accepted 8,749 8,632 17,381
Acceptance Rate 96% 94% 95%
Enrolled 2,631 2,730 5,361
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 30% 32% 31%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Apr 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
3

Applicants have 3 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Utah is $55.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Utah and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Utah Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Considered but not required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Utah
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=230764 IPEDS survey data for University of Utah.

FAQs

Does University of Utah prefer SAT or ACT?

13% of students submit their SAT scores to Utah. 54% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Utah?

95% of those who apply are granted admission to Utah. Admission competition is and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of Utah?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1180 and 1390. 13% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Utah?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 30. 54% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.