by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Utah, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Utah were $9,620 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $30,860. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $1,159 in-state and $1,159 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,461 | $29,701 |
| Fees | $1,159 | $1,159 |
| Total | $9,620 | $30,860 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will University of Utah cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how University of Utah tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In UT | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, University of Utah runs on the expensive side.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the University of Utah Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at University of Utah has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,749 | $27,201 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| One Year Ago | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,461 | $29,701 |
The following chart shows how tuition at U of U has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition climbed 3.5%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $31,939 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.67%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $9,877. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.90%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $31,754.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,877 | $31,754 |
| In 2 Years | $10,141 | $32,674 |
| In 3 Years | $10,412 | $33,620 |
| In 4 Years | $10,690 | $34,594 |
| In 5 Years | $10,975 | $35,596 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $132,642, versus roughly $41,120 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at University of Utah, visit the University of Utah Financial Aid page.
