2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$12,972
Net Price
95%
Admitted
31%
Enrolled
59%
Graduation Rate
18/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
University of Utah
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 34,464. In 2021, there were 831 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #2 in Utah and ranks #219 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
831
Total Enrollment
34,464
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Ranking for University of Utah
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Utah Rank
Combining ranking factors for 8 schools that offer psychology degrees in Utah, University of Utah ranks #2.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Utah ranks #219.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, University of Utah offers Research Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers Social Work. At the master level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Educational Psychology, Research Psychology, School Psychology and Social Work are offered. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Educational Psychology, Research Psychology and Social Work are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | PG CERT | MA | PhD |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | – | 62 | 7 |
| Educational Psychology | – | – | 60 | 7 |
| Research Psychology | 355 | – | 5 | 7 |
| School Psychology | – | – | 2 | – |
| Social Work | 130 | 1 | 188 | 7 |
| Total Graduates | 485 | 1 | 317 | 28 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 18,302 students applied to the University of Utah. The university admitted 95% and 31% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Utah universities is 12,927. On average, all Utah institutions admit 82% and 33% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of University of Utah students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 87%. Compared to all Utah four or more years colleges, the percentage is 70%.
The overall graduation rate for University of Utah is 59%, compared to 55% for all Utah universities.
Compare U of U to Utah Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Utah to the average of all Utah four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
U of U
18,302
Applicants
95%
Percent Admitted
31%
Percent Enrolled
87%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
59%
Graduation Rate
UT Colleges
12,927
Applicants
82%
Percent Admitted
33%
Percent Enrolled
70%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
55%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 4,221 or 90% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 468 or 10% part-time faculty members employed at University of Utah. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 2,361 or 50%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
U of U
18 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
90%
Percent Full-Time
10%
Percent Part-Time
50%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
UT Colleges
20 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
59%
Percent Full-Time
41%
Percent Part-Time
55%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Utah the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $7,749, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,036.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $6,970 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,098.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Utah in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for University of Utah | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $10,662 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,672 |
| Total Living Expenses | $14,334 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $7,749 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,036 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $23,119 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $6,970 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,098 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $8,068 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend University of Utah is $12,972. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Utah presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $10,431 | $9,750 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $11,823 | $11,276 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $13,842 | $11,917 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $15,746 | $15,998 |
| $110,001 and more | $17,289 | $17,233 |
Compare University of Utah to all Utah universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
U of U
$23,119
Cost to Attend
$8,539
Average Financial Aid
89%
Percent Receiving Aid
$12,972
Net Price
UT Colleges
$22,864
Cost to Attend
$8,150
Average Financial Aid
85%
Percent Receiving Aid
$12,919
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 3,753 or 89%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 17,319 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $8,539.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 17,319 | $8,539 |
| Pell Grants | 5,495 | $4,663 |
| Federal Student Loans | 5,844 | $7,707 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Utah to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
U of U
17,319
Grant or Scholarship Aid
60%
Grants or Scholarships
5,495
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
5,844
Federal Student Loans
20%
Federal Student Loans
UT Colleges
11,289
Grant or Scholarship Aid
56%
Grants or Scholarships
5,256
Number of Pell Grants
26%
Pell Grants
3,544
Federal Student Loans
18%
Federal Student Loans
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