America’s Top Colleges 2016 159/200
University of Utah
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At a Glance
- Student Population: 31,515
- Undergraduate Population: 23,907
- Student to Faculty Ratioa: 17
- Total Annual Costc: $39,602
- In-State Tuitionc: $8,197
- Out-of-State Tuitionc: $26,022
- Percent on Financial Aidd: 70%
- Average Grant Aid Received (FT/First-Time): $7,059
- Percent Admittede: 81%
- SAT Composite Rangef: 1020-1290
- ACT Composite Rangef: 21-28
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Profile
Located in Salt Lake City, the University of Utah is a public research university that offers more than 100 majors through 15 colleges. On the weekends, students can head out to the Wasatch Mountains, located only a few hours away, to go biking, rock climbing, snowboarding or skiing. The annual “EAE Day” showcases the latest animated shorts and video games created by students from the Entertainment Arts and Engineering program.Aspiring entrepreneurs can take advantage of a variety of programs suited to their interests: the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge, Opportunity Quest, techTITANS, and the Lassonde New Venture Development Center. The University of Utah competes at the NCAA Division I level and participates in the Pac-12 Conference. Notable alumni include cofounder of Pixar Ed Catmull, Simon Ramo, distinguished engineer known for his work in microwave and missile technology development, and William Gore, co-inventor of Gore-Tex fabrics.
