University of Utah

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Utah at a Glance

Location:
Salt Lake City, UT
Setting:
Mid-sized city
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$6,272
Out-of-State Tuition:
$18,136
Room & Board:
$6,990
Full-Time Undergrads:
15,189
Part-Time Undergrads:
6,960
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School Website:
www.utah.edu
Admissions Website:
www.sa.utah.edu/admiss
Financial Aid Website:
www.sa.utah.edu/finance
Application Deadline:
April 1
Acceptance Rate:
83 %
Admission Difficulty:
Easy
Average SAT Scores:
1490–1870
Average ACT Scores:
21–27

Best Things

  • Ample green space
  • The ASUU "hookup card"
  • B&D's dollar burger Tuesdays
  • The Daily Utah Chronicle
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • Battles with the state legislature
  • Commuting around the non-stop nightmare of construction
  • Foreign teachers with poor English skills
  • Having the Free Speech Area turned into a market for cell phones and credit cards
  • More worst things . . .

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Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

The University of Utah is a campus of contrasts. On the one hand, it’s cold, bureaucratic, and impersonal, but on the other hand, because it’s so large, there's no shortage of opportunities in which to distinguish yourself, groups to join, or people to meet. On the one hand, it’s a bleak commuter campus, but on the other hand, you have arguably the finest on-campus housing in the United States. You have the LDS Institute of Religion on the South Side of campus and Greek Row on the North Side of campus. You have a magnificent light rail system to get to school, and you have a harsh, brutal parking system if you drive.

The trick to having a rich experience at the U is to get involved. If you live off campus and only come to school to “go to school,” then your good old college days will be very bland, indeed. There is no campus community; there simply isn’t. But there are dozens and dozens of sub-communities on campus to find and become a part of. People who enjoy the U are those who take ownership of their education and college experience. Those who complain about it are generally those who just sit back, waiting for someone else to make college great for them. There is a very clear divide between Mormon and non-Mormon students. This can be difficult to overcome but easier for people from out of state. One of the reasons there’s less of a community feel on campus is the “us versus them” attitude that some students and faculty take, which is really too bad.

Utah Student Reviews

Overall Experience at University of Utah

beancurd2323

Mass Communications and Media '15

5.0
A+

Marching Band

I must say that without the Utah Marching Band, I would be hating college life. The band allowed me to meet new people, play awesome music, and perform in front of thousands of screaming Utah fans! You get to go to all of the home football games, and sometimes travel with the team. Plus the director is possibly the greatest band instructor of all time. I HIGHLY recommend joining the band!

Jan 05, 2012

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Overall Experience at University of Utah

ericredbird

Architecture '13

5.0
A+

Why the U?

Im an architect student and getting accepted into a competitive program adds to the high quality of education in the state of Utah.

Jan 03, 2012

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Overall Experience at University of Utah

taniajknight

Registered Nursing (RN) '13

5.0
A+

Medical Profession

The University of Utah is known for it's medical programs. Being top rated across the nation, having an education from the U is a great way to start your career off. They offer a variety of programs that are competitive to get accepted into, but well worth it.

Dec 15, 2011

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