Best Colleges in Utah

All 22 colleges in Utah, ranked by overall quality and led by Brigham Young University, Neumont College of Computer Science and University of Utah. 7 public, 15 private. median out-of-state tuition $17,545. lowest in-state tuition $4,338 at Snow College. Each school below shows its acceptance rate, tuition and average SAT.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best college in Utah?

Based on our overall rankings, Brigham Young University is the top-ranked college in Utah. Other strong choices include Neumont College of Computer Science, University of Utah, Westminster University.

How many colleges are in Utah?

We track 22 four-year colleges in Utah, including 7 public institutions and 15 private ones.

How much does college cost in Utah?

The average out-of-state tuition across colleges we track in Utah is approximately $17,545 per year. In-state students at public schools typically pay significantly less, and most schools offer financial aid that reduces the effective cost.

What are the best public colleges in Utah?

The best public colleges in Utah include University of Utah, Southern Utah University, Utah Valley University. Public universities typically offer lower tuition for in-state residents.

What are the best private colleges in Utah?

The best private colleges in Utah include Brigham Young University, Neumont College of Computer Science, Westminster University. Private colleges may offer more generous financial aid despite higher sticker prices.

How are these Utah rankings determined?

Our overall rankings are calculated independently from publicly available data including U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS, and aggregated student-experience signals — not from US News or any other publication.

1. 1. Brigham Young University — Provo, UT · 67.8% acceptance · SAT 1,376 · $6,688 tuition · 81% grad rate
2. 2. Neumont College of Computer Science — Salt Lake City, UT · 86.8% acceptance · SAT 1,093 · $27,360 tuition · 63% grad rate
3. 3. University of Utah — Salt Lake City, UT · 86% acceptance · SAT 1,257 · $30,860 tuition · 65% grad rate
4. 4. Westminster University — Salt Lake City, UT · 66.6% acceptance · SAT 1,220 · $43,528 tuition · 64% grad rate
5. 5. Southern Utah University — Cedar City, UT · 81.8% acceptance · $21,192 tuition · 61% grad rate
6. 6. Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences — Draper, UT · 61.9% acceptance · $21,680 tuition · 54% grad rate
7. 7. Western Governors University — Salt Lake City, UT · $8,658 tuition · 46% grad rate
8. 8. Utah Valley University — Orem, UT · $18,489 tuition · 45% grad rate
9. 9. Weber State University — Ogden, UT · $17,545 tuition · 46% grad rate
10. 10. Eagle Gate College-Murray — Murray, UT · $16,548 tuition · 48% grad rate
11. 11. Eagle Gate College-Layton — Layton, UT · 58% grad rate
12. 12. Provo College — Provo, UT · $16,548 tuition · 51% grad rate
13. 13. Utah Tech University — St. George, UT · SAT 1,040 · $18,246 tuition · 38% grad rate
14. 14. Fortis College-Salt Lake City — Salt Lake City, UT · $13,474 tuition · 50% grad rate
15. 15. Snow College — Ephraim, UT · $14,288 tuition · 46% grad rate
16. 16. Salt Lake Community College — Salt Lake City, UT · $14,244 tuition · 29% grad rate
17. 17. Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City — Draper, UT · $16,364 tuition
18. 18. Midwives College of Utah — Salt Lake City, UT · 85.7% acceptance · $8,583 tuition · 40% grad rate
19. 19. Nightingale College — Salt Lake City, UT · 30% grad rate
20. 20. Arizona College of Nursing-Salt Lake City — Murray, UT · 100% acceptance · $22,587 tuition
21. 21. Careers Unlimited — Orem, UT
22. 22. Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions — Provo, UT

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