SAT University Admissions Guide

University of Utah

Also known as: U of U, UUtah, Utes

Public school in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America

Founded in 1850 as the University of Deseret, the University of Utah now enrolls 35,236 students (fall 2023) and offers over 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate programs across 17 colleges on its 1,534-acre Salt Lake City campus. Classified among R1: Doctoral Universities, it hosts branch campuses in Incheon (Asia Campus), Sandy, and St. George, and fields NCAA Division I teams known as the Utes in the Big 12 Conference.

public research university

flagship

test-optional

SAT Scores are required for some programs

This university requires SAT Scores for some programs.

The University of Utah maintains a permanent test-optional policy for freshman applications: SAT or ACT scores are not required for standard admission, merit scholarships, or most programs of study but are required only for home school graduates, GED recipients, and graduates of non-regionally accredited high schools.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

More SAT Admissions Info for Universities in Utah

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, Utah, United States of America

Southern Utah University (SUU) is a public master's university located in Cedar City, Utah.

Utah State University

Logan, Utah, United States of America

Utah State University (USU) is a public land-grant research university in Logan, Utah, founded in 1888.

Utah Tech University

St. George, Utah, United States of America

Utah Tech University (UTU), formerly Dixie State University, is a public baccalaureate college in St. George, Utah, founded in 1911.

Utah Valley University

Orem, Utah, United States of America

Utah Valley University (UVU) is a public university in Orem, Utah, established in 1941.

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah, United States of America

Weber State University (WSU) is a public master's university in Ogden, Utah, founded in 1889.

Brigham Young University

Provo, Utah, United States of America

Brigham Young University (BYU) is a private nonprofit research university in Provo, Utah, sponsored by the Church Educational System of the LDS Church.

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