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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Utah, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

87
%
Acceptance rate
3.66
Average High School GPA
1281
SAT Midpoint
April 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Utah?

87%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Utah accepted 87% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 22,996 people applied and 20,046 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
9882 / 11160 (89%)
Men
10164 / 11836 (86%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at University of Utah:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

27%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 27% ended up enrolling at University of Utah, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Utah by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Utah considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Utah?

3.66
Average High School GPA
1281
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Utah as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.66.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
11%
3.75-3.99
39%
3.50-3.74
24%
3.25-3.49
17%
3.00-3.24
7%
2.50-2.99
2%

Utah is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

10%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

44%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
590
Math Mean
642
75th Percentile
700
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
590
Verbal Mean
639
75th Percentile
698
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1190
Composite Mean
1281
75th Percentile
1380

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Utah. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

April 1
Regular admission deadline
January 15
Application notification

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