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University of Utah Ranking Badges

U of U earned 164 ranking badges in the 2027 College Factual rankings: 6 in the top 1%, 45 in the top 5%, 60 in the top 10% and 53 in the top 15% of the schools in each ranking. Its highest placement is #1 of 23 in Most Popular Online for Child Development & Psychology, a top 1% award.

Key facts

• Badges earned: 164 (2027 edition)
• In the top 1% / top 5%: 6 / 45
• Highest placement: #1 of 23, a top 1% award
• Fields of study with a badge: 22
• Placements this edition: 596
• Badge cutoff: a top 15% placement in a ranking

Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.

How Many Ranking Badges Has University of Utah Earned?

University of Utah holds 164 ranking badges across 22 fields of study, 51 of them in the top 5% or better; each badge is an award for placing in the top 15% of a ranking. College Factual re-runs each ranking as fresh data is published. The awards below are from the 2027 edition. For every ranking, the check mark shows the top tier achieved. Read about our data sources and methodologies. Administrators interested in displaying College Factual badges can contact us.

Count by Award Level

Award Level	Badges
Top 1%	6
Top 5%	45
Top 10%	60
Top 15%	53
Total	164

What Is University of Utah Known For?

University of Utah is best known for Business, Management & Marketing: 14 of its 135 traditional-student awards are in that field. Its top-ranked majors include Other Family & Human Sciences, Allied Health Services and Sustainability Science. Its highest traditional-student placement is #1 of 6 in Most Popular for Other Family & Human Sciences.

College Overall

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Overall Best			✓
Overall Best (Rocky Mountains)			✓
Overall Best (Utah)			✓
Overall Diversity (Utah)	✓
Male / Female Diversity			✓
Male / Female Diversity (Rocky Mountains)				✓
Male / Female Diversity (Utah)			✓
Location Diversity	✓
Location Diversity (Rocky Mountains)	✓
Location Diversity (Utah)	✓
Ethnic Diversity (Utah)	✓
Most Popular			✓
Most Popular (Rocky Mountains)			✓
Most Popular (Utah)			✓

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓
Biochemistry & Biophysics
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular		✓
General Biology
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓
Neurobiology & Neurosciences
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value	✓
Physiology & Pathology Sciences
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular			✓

Business, Management & Marketing

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Accounting
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓
Business Administration & Management
Top Ranked			✓
Entrepreneurial Studies
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓
Finance & Financial Management
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular		✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓
Management Information Systems
Top Ranked		✓
Management Sciences & Methods
Most Popular	✓
Marketing
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular		✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓

Communication & Journalism

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular		✓
Communication & Media Studies
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓

Computer & Information Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓
Computer Information Systems
Top Ranked	✓
Computer Programming
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular		✓
Computer Science
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular			✓
Computer Software Applications
Most Popular			✓
Information Science
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular		✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓
Information Technology
Top Ranked		✓

Education

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Education Philosophy
Most Popular		✓
Special Education
Top Ranked	✓
Teacher Education Grade Specific
Top Ranked	✓
Highest Paid Graduates			✓
Teaching English or French
Top Ranked	✓

Engineering

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular		✓
Electrical Engineering
Most Popular	✓
Mechanical Engineering
Most Popular	✓

English Language & Literature

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular			✓
General English Literature
Most Popular		✓
Writing Studies
Most Popular	✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓

Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular		✓
Area Studies
Most Popular	✓
Ethnic Studies
Most Popular		✓

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular		✓
Child Development & Family Studies
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular	✓
Other Family & Human Sciences
Most Popular				✓

Foreign Languages & Linguistics

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular		✓
Linguistics & Literature
Most Popular		✓

Health Professions

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Allied Health Professions
Top Ranked		✓
Allied Health Services
Top Ranked				✓
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Top Ranked		✓
Health Sciences & Services
Top Ranked	✓
Health/Medical Admin Services
Top Ranked		✓
Mental & Social Health Services
Top Ranked			✓
Nursing
Top Ranked	✓
Rehabilitation Professions
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular		✓

History

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular		✓
History
Most Popular		✓

Mathematics & Statistics

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular			✓
Applied Mathematics
Most Popular		✓
Mathematics
Most Popular		✓

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
International Studies
Most Popular			✓
Sustainability Science
Most Popular			✓
Most Focused	✓

Natural Resources & Conservation

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Natural Resources Conservation
Highest Paid Graduates		✓

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Health & Physical Education
Highest Paid Graduates		✓
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies
Most Popular		✓

Philosophy & Religious Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular		✓
Philosophy
Most Popular		✓

Physical Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular			✓
Chemistry
Most Popular		✓
Geological & Earth Sciences
Most Popular		✓
Physics
Most Popular			✓

Psychology

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular			✓
Child Development & Psychology
Most Popular			✓
Clinical & Counseling Psychology
Most Popular	✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓
Other Psychology
Top Ranked	✓

Public & Social Service

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓
Social Work
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓

Social Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular			✓
Anthropology
Most Popular		✓
Criminology
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓
Economics
Most Popular		✓
General Social Sciences
Most Popular	✓
Geography & Cartography
Most Popular			✓
Political Science & Government
Most Popular			✓
Sociology
Most Popular			✓

Visual & Performing Arts

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓
Dance
Most Popular			✓
Design & Applied Arts
Top Ranked		✓
Drama & Theater Arts
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular		✓
Film, Video & Photographic Arts
Most Popular		✓
Fine & Studio Arts
Top Ranked	✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓
Music
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular		✓
Highest Paid Graduates		✓

How Does University of Utah Rank in Athletics?

In College Factual’s 2027 athletics rankings, University of Utah earned 5 badges across 5 sports; its highest placement is #35 of 596 in Football.

Men’s Sports

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Football		✓
Football (D1)		✓

Women’s Sports

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Basketball	✓
Soccer		✓
Soccer (D1)	✓

How Does University of Utah Rank for Online Students?

In College Factual’s 2027 online-program rankings, University of Utah earned 6 badges across 6 online programs, 2 of them in the top 5% or better; its highest placement is #1 of 23 in Most Popular Online for Child Development & Psychology.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Child Development & Family Studies
Most Popular Online	✓

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies
Most Popular Online				✓

Psychology

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Child Development & Psychology
Most Popular Online				✓

Social Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Economics
Most Popular Online		✓
Political Science & Government
Most Popular Online		✓
Sociology
Most Popular Online		✓

How Does University of Utah Rank for Veterans?

In College Factual’s 2027 veterans rankings, University of Utah earned 18 badges, 2 of them in the top 5% or better; its highest placement is #1 of 2 in Top Ranked Veterans for Other Family & Human Sciences.

College Overall

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best for Veterans			✓

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
General Biology
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

Business, Management & Marketing

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Accounting
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Business Administration & Management
Top Ranked Veterans		✓

Education

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Teacher Education Grade Specific
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Other Family & Human Sciences
Top Ranked Veterans				✓

Health Professions

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Allied Health Professions
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Health Sciences & Services
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Health/Medical Admin Services
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Nursing
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Rehabilitation Professions
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Health & Physical Education
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

Psychology

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

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Notes and References

Badges on this page come from rankings built on federal education data, 2027 edition. University of Utah appears in 596 of the College Factual rankings covered on this page.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.