Federal
Federal Pell Grant
Up to $7,395 a year (2026–27)
Who qualifies: undergraduates with financial need, based on the FAFSA. It never has to be repaid.
How: file the FAFSA.
Official rules →Paying for college · Salt Lake City, UT
How students pay for the University of Utah
Sticker price $37,284 a year. After grants, the average student pays $27,314, and what you pay depends on your family's income: anywhere from $23,936 to $32,141.
- 86%admitted
- 27,264undergraduates
- 66%graduate
- 67%get a grant from the school
Free tuition program
Utah Promise Scholarship
Who: First-year Utah residents with family income and assets each under $100,000 (per the FAFSA) and at least a 3.50 unweighted high school GPA, starting at the main campus What: Covers remaining tuition and mandatory fees after other grants, for up to eight semesters
Official details →What it costs, by family income
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, paying in-state tuition. Tap your bracket.
Out-of-state tuition is $31,768 a year versus $9,832 for Utah residents, so non-residents usually pay far more than these figures.
Where the money comes from
Share of first-year students receiving each type of aid, and the average amount.
67%grant from University of Utahavg $11,284
18%Federal Pell Grantavg $5,273
16%state grantavg $1,672
20%federal student loanavg $5,078
Scholarships from University of Utah
Awards the school itself offers, as published on its own website (checked 2026-10-28). Amounts and deadlines change: confirm on the linked page.
- President John R. Park Scholarship$10,000 a year
First-year students with a 4.00 unweighted high school GPA who are Utah residents or non-residents from states outside the WUE region.
- For Utah ScholarshipRemaining tuition and mandatory fees for up to four years
First-year Utah residents who are Pell Grant eligible with at least a 3.20 high school GPA.
- Utah Promise ScholarshipRemaining tuition and mandatory fees for up to eight semesters
First-year Utah residents with family income and assets under $100,000 and at least a 3.50 GPA.
- Provost's, Bonneville, Red Rock and Great Salt Lake Scholarships
First-year students, tiered by academic record; students paying the WUE rate are not eligible.
- Sterling Scholars Tuition Waiver
Utah Sterling Scholar participants, per the award terms.
- ScholarshipU (college and department scholarships)Varies
Students apply once to be matched with college, department and outside scholarships.
Priority FAFSA deadline: February 1 (2027 entry).
Grants and scholarships you can apply for
State grant · Utah
Utah Promise Grant
Varies with available state funding; your college sets the amount
Who qualifies: Utah residents (or students who qualify for resident tuition) with financial need, either recent Utah high-school graduates or adults, until a first bachelor's degree or 120 credits attempted.
How: File the FAFSA, then contact the financial aid office at the Utah public college you attend or plan to attend. No state deadline is published, so ask that office for its date.
Official rules →State grant · Utah
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
Who qualifies: Utah high-school graduates with a 3.3 cumulative GPA and three AP, IB or concurrent-enrollment courses, including one each in math, science and language arts. It is merit-based; financial need is not considered.
How: Apply online in your senior year and file the FAFSA. Class of 2027: applications open 5 January 2027, priority deadline 5 February 2027, final deadline 19 March 2027.
Official rules →State grants follow your home state, not the school's: check your own state's programs if you are coming from elsewhere.
Living in Salt Lake City
| Studio | $1,140/mo |
|---|---|
| One-bedroom | $1,320/mo |
| Two-bedroom, shared | $790/mo each |
HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rents, campus ZIP 84112. Campus housing is often cheaper in the first year.
Working while you study
$7.25/hour minimum wage in Utah
15 hours a week over a 30-week academic year ≈ $3,262 before tax. That covers about 4 months of a shared room.
Minimum wage: Utah's minimum wage matches the federal minimum wage. Ask the financial aid office whether you qualify for Federal Work-Study.
After graduation
$16,878median federal debt≈ $192/month over 10 years
$72,729median earnings10 years after enrolling
66%graduate within 6 yearsfirst-time students
Close the gap without another loan
Since July 2026 Parent PLUS loans are capped, so more families are left with a gap after aid. Students use My Study Fund to collect monthly support from family, friends and mentors: 20 people giving $25 a month is $6,000 a year, and you receive every dollar.
Questions students ask about paying for University of Utah
Does University of Utah offer free tuition?
Yes: Utah Promise Scholarship. First-year Utah residents with family income and assets each under $100,000 (per the FAFSA) and at least a 3.50 unweighted high school GPA, starting at the main campus Covers remaining tuition and mandatory fees after other grants, for up to eight semesters.
What scholarships does University of Utah offer?
President John R. Park Scholarship ($10,000 a year); For Utah Scholarship (Remaining tuition and mandatory fees for up to four years); Utah Promise Scholarship (Remaining tuition and mandatory fees for up to eight semesters); Provost's, Bonneville, Red Rock and Great Salt Lake Scholarships (Not published on the overview page); Sterling Scholars Tuition Waiver (Not published on the overview page). Details and deadlines are on the school's financial aid pages.
How much does University of Utah really cost after financial aid?
The average student who received aid paid $27,314 a year after grants and scholarships. By family income it ranges from $23,936 to $32,141. The full cost of attendance before aid is $37,284.
Does University of Utah give scholarships and grants?
Yes. 67% of first-year students received a grant from University of Utah itself, averaging $11,284. 18% received a Federal Pell Grant (average $5,273).
How much is rent near University of Utah?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for the campus ZIP code (84112) is $1,320 a month for a one-bedroom and $1,580 for a two-bedroom, about $790 each when shared.
Can I work part-time while studying at University of Utah?
Yes. The minimum wage in Utah is $7.25 an hour; 15 hours a week over a 30-week academic year earns about $3,262 before tax.
How much debt do University of Utah graduates have?
The median federal debt at graduation is $16,878, about $192 a month on a 10-year plan. Median earnings ten years after enrolling are $72,729.
Sources
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 10152026) and IPEDS (SFA2223 student financial aid, first-time full-time students); HUD FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents; state and federal program pages linked above, checked 2026-10-28. My Study Fund is not affiliated with University of Utah. How these pages work.
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