Top Rated Utah Public Colleges

The Best Public Colleges in Utah for 2025

These are the top ranked public four-year colleges in Utah as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the rankings for 2025 as the best public college in Utah is University of Utah. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
Utah Public 4 year

3 results

University of Utah
Connect Me
U
Salt Lake City, UT

University of Utah

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#1 Best Value in Utah

  • 35,260enrollment
  • $13,341net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1398SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

Compare Calculate my chances 
Utah State University
Connect Me
U
Logan, UT

Utah State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Utah

  • 28,063enrollment
  • $15,825net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1300SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Compare Calculate my chances 
Southern Utah University
Connect Me
S
Cedar City, UT

Southern Utah University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Utah

  • 15,033enrollment
  • $12,375net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 8

Compare Calculate my chances