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Student-Faculty Ratio 15:1
Full-Time Student Population 20,534
Part-Time Student Population 8,750
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 1,259
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 447
Total FT Faculty 2,991
Faculty with Terminal Degree 82%
Average Faculty Salary $83,600
Full-Time Retention Rate 85%
Part-Time Retention Rate 72%
Transfer-Out Rate 29%
Graduation Rate 56%
Programs/Majors Offered 136
Average Course Load 12 credits
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? Yes
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 students: 44%
  • 20 to 49 students: 41%
  • 50 or more students: 15%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

If you’re looking for the best academic institution in the world, the U of U will definitely catch you by surprise. The U has plenty of great teachers, and simply because of its sheer size, there’s a wide variety to choose from. It’s wise to ask around to get the scoop on which teachers are the best, but you can also look up student course evaluations of teachers at the campus information Web site. There are world-class professors here with national awards and honors. Plus, the students are great and helpful, too. For the money, the U of U cannot be beat! 

Some academic departments, such as ballet and theater, are consistently ranked high. The University's health science programs are successful and very well funded, earning the U accreditation as a Research I university. The U’s business school is never as highly rated as its rival, BYU’s business school, but it has produced more millionaires than BYU has. The U is constantly growing and improving, as it is in the process of building a state-of-the-art business center and a brand-new building for microbiology. The U is at the vanguard for technology and innovation.

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Academics at University of Utah

rnhanson

Genetics '09

4.2
A-

Leaders in Field

In the Genetic Counseling program the people who write the text book are the ones teaching your classes!

May 23, 2012

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CharlieAnd

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology '15

4.6
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Biology Emphasis Here Is Great

The emphasis of Biology and Chemistry here (University of Utah) are great; the two programs have amazing teachers, an assortment of helpful TAs, and otherwise fair grading. The workload is hard and at times a bit tough, but completely worth it; facilities are clean, big, and well-lit.

Internships here are plentiful and there are many chances to get more connected in Biology research, internships, Teachers Assistant positions, and jobs. It's great.

Apr 16, 2012

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Birdface

Geology and Earth Science '15

4.6
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Metallurgical Engineer at the University of Utah

I went to the University of Utah because that is the school that I have always lived near and I wanted to get an engineering degree which the University of Utah has good ratings in. After consider what kind of engineer I wanted to be, I land over in the department of Geology and Earth Science in the department of Metallurgical Engineer. Instead of being in a large class and being behind of the top 20% in the class because you did not get a great scholarship and worked off campus at a job to pay for the rest of the school. This program was small and anyone that want a job after this program was over got a job in almost any field. Everything from mining to manufacturing, even some consulting jobs are available. I am happy that I decided to enter this program and it is worth looking into if you want to be an engineer that is in demand.

Apr 10, 2012

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User rating for University of Utah - Academics is 3.5 out of 5 based on 48 user reviews.

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Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: Yes
Recreational/Avocational: Yes
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: Yes
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 3 or higher
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 5 or higher
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • College of Architecture and Planning
  • College of Education
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Fine Arts
  • College of Health
  • College of Humanities
  • College of Mines & Earth Sciences
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Science
  • College of Social & Behavioral Science
  • College of Social Work
  • David Eccles School of Business
  • Honors College
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management: 3%
  • Economics and Econometrics: 2%
  • Mass Communication: 2%
  • Registered Nursing (RN): 2%
Graduation Requirements
  • Arts/fine arts
  • English (including composition)
  • Foreign languages
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Mathematics
  • Sciences (biological or physical)
  • Social science
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
  • Weekend/evening college
Other Academic Offerings
  • Accelerated program
  • Double major
  • Dual enrollment
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Exchange student program (domestic)
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Student-designed major
Best Places to Study
  • Computer lab/anywhere in Union Building
  • CRCC Building (C. Roland Christensen Center)
  • Marriott Library
  • On the U's ample green space

Online Courses

Online courses are not semester based. Students can register for a course at any time and then they have up to nine months from the start date to complete the course. If students don't finish the course after nine months, they can purchase up to six one-month extensions.

Did You Know?
  • The U was a venue for the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Olympics brought the U its spectacular, world-class residence halls, its refurbished stadium, a light rail line that connects the upper and lower sides of campus with downtown, and ample bragging rights for the next 25 years.
  • The University of Utah is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River, originally named the University of Deseret when it was founded in 1850.
  • The department of ballet has been ranked in the top three in North America and is the nation's first university ballet degree program.
  • The U of U is the birthplace of the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge, a statewide student business competition. Winners of the competition receive start-up cash to turn their business proposal into a reality.
  • The U is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as one of 50 comprehensive Research I universities from among 3,700 U.S. institutions.
  • The Honors Program at the U is the third oldest in the nation.
  • The Bachelor of University Studies enables students to custom-craft their own majors.
  • The Huntsman Cancer Institute on campus has the largest genetic database in the world, comprising more than three million records. Because of Utah's extensive family history records, it's an ideal location for genetic research and testing.
  • In 1982, perhaps the most famous heart transplant of all time took place at the University of Utah when Dr. Barney Clark was implanted with the Jarvik-7 artificial heart.

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