University of Utah: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

The 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.

Acceptance Rate

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.

SAT Scores and Requirements

The University of Utah requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 26% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of U of U's admitted students fall within the top 35% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to University of Utah scored between 573 and 680, while 25% scored below 573 and 25% scored above 680. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 570 and 700, while 25% scored below 570 and 25% scored above 700. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1380 or higher will be particularly competitive for University of Utah.

Requirements

University of Utah does not require the SAT writing section or SAT Subject tests. Note that U of U does not superscore SAT results; your highest composite SAT score will be considered.

ACT Scores and Requirements

The University of Utah requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 79% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of University of Utah's admitted students fall within the top 36% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to U of U received a composite ACT score between 22 and 29, while 25% scored above 29 and 25% scored below 22.

Requirements

Note that University of Utah does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. U of U does not require the ACT writing section.

GPA

In 2019, the average high school GPA of University of Utah's incoming freshmen class was 3.66, and 48% of incoming students had average GPAs of 3.75 and above. These results suggest that most successful applicants to the University of Utah have primarily A grades.

Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph

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.

Admissions Chances

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.

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and University of Utah Undergraduate Admissions Office.