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University of Utah

University of Utah
87.2%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

20% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating U Utah enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$12,398
Total Cost of Attendance$25,557

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $13,123 $52,492
$30-48k $13,424 $53,696
$48-75k $14,246 $56,984
$75-110k $17,663 $70,652
$110k+ $21,533 $86,132

Financial Aid & Student Debt at University of Utah

20.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$19,000
Median Debt at Graduation

Is University of Utah Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$67,170
Median Earnings (10yr)
$19,000
Median Debt
3.5x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. University of Utah — 3.5x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

University of Utah True Cost by Family Income

20% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating U Utah enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $13,123 $52,492
$30-48k $13,424 $53,696
$48-75k $14,246 $56,984
$75-110k $17,663 $70,652
$110k+ $21,533 $86,132

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$12,398
Total Cost of Attendance$25,557

Financial Aid & Student Debt

20.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$19,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$55,239
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment

University of Utah Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does University of Utah actually cost per year?
University of Utah's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $25,557/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $15,998/yr, a 37% discount off sticker price.
Does University of Utah offer good financial aid?
20% of University of Utah students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including University of Utah also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if University of Utah requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at University of Utah?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $13,123/yr at University of Utah after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $21,533/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is University of Utah worth the cost?
University of Utah graduates earn a median of $67,170 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $102,228 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. University of Utah is not affiliated with DeepColleges.