Paying for college · Utah
What college really costs in Utah
Average yearly net price after grants at 46 four-year colleges, lowest first. The figure for families earning under $30,000 shows how far need-based aid goes at each school.
Utah state grants
- Utah Promise Grant: Varies with available state funding; your college sets the amount
- Opportunity Scholarship: The maximum is set each year for each graduating class; the class of 2026 receives up to $800 a semester for up to four semesters
- Federal Pell Grant: up to $7,395 a year (2026–27)
Working while you study
$7.25/hour minimum wage
Utah's minimum wage matches the federal minimum wage.
All four-year colleges in Utah
| College | Avg net price | Income under $30k | Graduate | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgerland Technical CollegeLogan · public | $2,759 | — | — | — |
| Evans Hairstyling College-Cedar CityCedar City · private | $5,831 | — | — | — |
| Salt Lake Community CollegeSalt Lake City · public | $6,144 | $5,393 | — | $9,750 |
| Snow CollegeEphraim · public | $7,556 | $5,457 | 45% | $7,250 |
| Ensign CollegeSalt Lake City · private | $8,143 | — | 36% | $7,525 |
| Davis Technical CollegeKaysville · public | $9,899 | — | — | — |
| Weber State UniversityOgden · public | $10,237 | $8,415 | 50% | $15,298 |
| Esteem Academy of BeautySouth Ogden · private | $10,646 | — | — | $10,784 |
| Evans Hairstyling College-St GeorgeSaint George · private | $10,864 | — | — | — |
| Southern Utah UniversityCedar City · public | $10,887 | $8,821 | 62% | $13,000 |
| Utah State UniversityLogan · public | $12,644 | $12,621 | 60% | $15,000 |
| Brigham Young UniversityProvo · private | $13,397 | $9,893 | 81% | $12,250 |
| Mandalyn AcademyAmerican Fork · private | $14,330 | — | — | — |
| Tooele Technical CollegeTooele · public | $14,942 | — | — | — |
| Bonnie Joseph Academy of Cosmetology & BarberingHeber City · private | $15,097 | — | — | — |
| Collectiv AcademySandy · private | $15,876 | — | — | $7,917 |
| Avalon Institute-LaytonLayton · private | $16,800 | $14,916 | — | $6,991 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-LoganLogan · private | $16,988 | — | — | $6,667 |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Salt Lake CityMurray · private | $17,182 | — | — | $28,791 |
| Taylor Andrews Academy-St GeorgeSt. George · private | $17,228 | $15,758 | — | — |
| Utah Valley UniversityOrem · public | $17,558 | $15,616 | 47% | $15,435 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-St. GeorgeSaint George · private | $18,197 | — | — | $9,500 |
| Utah Tech UniversitySaint George · public | $18,287 | $15,550 | 38% | $13,500 |
| Aveda Institute-ProvoProvo · private | $18,949 | — | — | $7,423 |
| Medspa AcademiesSouth Jordan · private | $19,422 | — | — | $7,885 |
| Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West JordanWest Jordan · private | $19,696 | $19,234 | — | $10,556 |
| Healing Mountain Massage SchoolSalt Lake City · private | $19,764 | $18,609 | — | $6,333 |
| Skin Science InstituteSandy · private | $20,504 | — | — | $7,600 |
| Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-ProvoProvo · private | $20,977 | $19,466 | — | $10,556 |
| Skinworks School of Advanced SkincareSalt Lake City · private | $21,089 | — | — | $7,667 |
| Acaydia School of AestheticsProvo · private | $21,192 | — | — | — |
| Renaissance AcademieProvo · private | $21,324 | — | — | $6,953 |
| The Barber SchoolMidvale · private | $21,905 | — | — | $9,500 |
| Westminster UniversitySalt Lake City · private | $22,516 | $21,284 | 64% | $20,833 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Salt Lake CityHolladay · private | $22,865 | — | — | $9,500 |
| Eagle Gate College-LaytonLayton · private | $25,131 | — | 53% | $30,459 |
| Fortis College-Salt Lake CitySalt Lake City · private | $25,726 | $24,833 | — | $16,500 |
| Zion Massage CollegeSt. George · private | $26,115 | $26,278 | — | — |
| Eagle Gate College-MurrayMurray · private | $26,849 | — | 50% | $30,459 |
| Provo CollegeProvo · private | $26,863 | — | 61% | $30,144 |
| University of UtahSalt Lake City · public | $27,314 | $24,961 | 66% | $16,878 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-ProvoProvo · private | $28,380 | $27,644 | — | $7,917 |
| Joyce University of Nursing and Health SciencesDraper · private | $29,382 | $30,635 | 68% | $26,250 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake CityDraper · private | $30,720 | $30,900 | — | $22,134 |
| Nightingale CollegeSalt Lake City · private | $35,059 | $34,376 | 21% | $34,796 |
| Neumont College of Computer ScienceSalt Lake City · private | $36,138 | $34,905 | 58% | — |
Linked colleges have a full funding guide. More are added every week.
Short of what aid covers?
Students in Utah use My Study Fund to collect monthly support from family, friends and mentors, and receive every dollar.
Sources
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; state program pages linked above, checked 2026-10-28. Four-year, campus-based public and private nonprofit colleges with complete net-price data.