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The University of Utah, also referred to as 'The U' or 'the U of U', is a publicly funded research university located in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is part of the Utah System of Higher Education. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
The university’s sports teams are nicknamed the Utes. University of Utah competes in the NCAA's Division I as part of the Mountain West Conference.
Students at the school often study media, family and social work, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at University Of Utah does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 500 to 630 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 640 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
University Of Utah offers classes to 28,025 students (22,845 full-time equivalent).
The school has a large share of part-time students. Students sports include formal participation in Mountain West Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Utah
201 Presidents Circle
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9008
General Phone: (801) 581-7200
http://www.utah.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,790 | economics, political science, English, sociology, history, international studies, social services, general studies, ... |
| Business And Management | 916 | business management, finance, accounting, marketing, MIS, entrepreneurship, business, international business, ... |
| Engineering | 498 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering, metallurgical engineering, mining and mineral engineering, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 493 | family studies, social work, public administration, consumer economics, food and nutrition, family and community services, family and human sciences, family and consumer economics, ... |
| Media | 460 | mass communication, communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Science | 385 | biology, chemistry, physics, meteorology, geology, cell biology, oncology, biochemistry, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 369 | psychology, physical therapy, educational psychology, genetic counseling, psychology courses, quantitative psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 320 | teacher education, special ed, elementary school teaching, educational administration, ESL instruction, social foundations of education, social science teaching, education |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 295 | exercise science, parks and recreation studies, occupational therapy, health and physical education |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 274 | registered nursing |
| Medicine | 203 | medicine, pharmacy, public health, pharmaceutics and drug design, gerontology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacy administration |
| Law | 144 | law, energy and environmental law |
| Medical Support And Technology | 136 | physician assistant, audiology and speech pathology, clinical lab tech, speech pathology, audiology, health service and sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 134 | computer science, computer engineering, computer and info science |
| Medical Administration | 132 | public health education, medical records tech, health care facilities management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 110 | criminology |
| Mathematics | 87 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science, statistics |
| Art Studies | 84 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 75 | drama, dance, ballet |
| Music | 69 | music, musicology |
| Architecture And Planning | 69 | architecture, architectural services |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 65 | film studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 42 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Fine Arts | 19 | art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 16 | philosophy |
| Design | 1 | graphic design |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Utah in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,829 | 91 |
| Master's degree | 1,441 | 97 |
| Doctor's degree | 345 | 63 |
| First-professional degree | 277 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 273 | 12 |
| Post-master's certificate | 21 | 18 |
In 2007, University Of Utah had a total enrollment of 28,025 students (22,845 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 87% |
| Part-Time | 13% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 27% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Utah | 77% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| California | 3% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
University Of Utah offers campus housing for 3,500 of its 22,845 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Salt Lake City, Utah for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Utah Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,557 | 5,962 | 91% | 2,838 | 48% |
| Men | 3,111 | 2,790 | 90% | 1,384 | 50% |
| Women | 3,446 | 3,172 | 92% | 1,454 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 26% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 88% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,988 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,662 |
| Room and board | $ 6,400 |
| Room charge | $ 2,890 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,100 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Utah participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 367500)
University Of Utah has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 705 | 222 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 261 | 154 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 963 | 682 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 47 | $163,200 | 12 | $156,560 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 22 | $106,841 | 12 | $103,253 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 17 | $99,501 | 18 | $83,030 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 60 | $65,297 | 90 | $65,331 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 21 | $45,888 | 25 | $44,381 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 167 | $99,364 | 157 | $73,896 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 275 | $106,733 | 69 | $100,690 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 148 | $77,825 | 85 | $74,066 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 115 | $69,839 | 82 | $64,704 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $51,429 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 55 | $56,101 | 78 | $53,116 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 6 | $48,623 | 5 | $50,237 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 601 | $87,267 | 323 | $71,668 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mountain West Conference |
| Basketball | Mountain West Conference |
| Baseball | Mountain West Conference |
| Track | Mountain West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 156 | 118 | 274 |
| Football | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| Basketball | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Track | 1 | 14 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 41 | 92 | 133 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Architecture and Related Services, Other
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Ballet
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Mining and Mineral Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Consumer Economics
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Family and Community Services
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LAW
Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law (LLM, MS, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
Anthropology
Arabic Language and Literature
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
Hebrew Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Iranian/Persian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Japanese Language and Literature
Linguistics
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Physician Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Pharmacy Administration/Policy/Regulatory Affairs (MS, PhD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music, General
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Atomic/Molecular Physics
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biostatistics
Biotechnology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Genetics, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Human/Medical Genetics
Meteorology
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
Oncology and Cancer Biology
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Physiology, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Genetic Counseling/Counselor
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Utah Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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