University of Utah Acceptance Rate
Salt Lake City, Utah · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 22,996
- Admitted
- 20,046
- Yield
- 27.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Utah's acceptance rate has risen from 81.4% in 2014–15 to 87.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 10,991 to 22,996 (+109%) over that period.
Its 87.2% rate makes University of Utah more selective than about 27% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked Utah schools, it is more selective than about 33%.
University of Utah has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 27.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 10,991 | 8,949 | 81.4% | 3,158 |
| 2015–16 | 12,174 | 9,913 | 81.4% | 3,410 |
| 2016–17 | 14,308 | 10,934 | 76.4% | 3,601 |
| 2017–18 | 22,400 | 14,818 | 66.2% | 4,119 |
| 2018–19 | 23,096 | 15,441 | 66.9% | 4,256 |
| 2019–20 | 24,404 | 15,159 | 62.1% | 4,249 |
| 2020–21 | 18,419 | 14,624 | 79.4% | 4,483 |
| 2021–22 | 18,302 | 17,381 | 95% | 5,361 |
| 2022–23 | 21,072 | 18,781 | 89.1% | 5,520 |
| 2023–24 | 22,996 | 20,046 | 87.2% | 5,560 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 11,157 | 9,880 | 88.6% |
| Men | 11,833 | 10,162 | 85.9% |
| Unknown | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 590–698 | 10% |
| SAT Math | 590–700 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–29 | 44% |
How University of Utah compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Utah's acceptance rate?
University of Utah's acceptance rate is 87.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (20,046 admitted of 22,996 applicants).
Is University of Utah test optional?
University of Utah is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Utah?
University of Utah received 22,996 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 20,046.
What SAT score do you need for University of Utah?
Admitted students at University of Utah typically scored 590–698 on SAT Reading/Writing and 590–700 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Utah getting harder to get into?
University of Utah has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 81.4% in 2014–15 to 87.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.utah.edu/.