University of Utah
Locations: Salt Lake City (UT)
Annual Tuition: $30,860
Programs with 5+ Reviews
Master's 4.4 Architecture
Master's 2.9 Law
Doctorate 3.9 MBA
Master's 4.2 Social Work
Master's 4.1
Student Reviews
Rebekah
Reviewed: 4/23/2026
Degree: Public Health
I feel that the academic advisors for each school tend to want to increase enrollment numbers that school. They will certainly tell you that you can get a job with that degree. But I feel like they will say anything. It's not really fair to students who need to pay off student debt. Get a real job when they graduate
Ema Valverde
Reviewed: 4/23/2026
Degree: Education
I loved the program that I was in, which was Education, Culture and Society, which I would recommend if anyone likes those topics. I wish I could have spent more time learning more research methods from my professors if I could go back, but the reading was rigorous and I deeply enjoyed it.
Jesse Trujillo
Reviewed: 4/23/2026
Degree: Business
I really enjoyed my time at the University of Utah. The Business program was fantastic. From the professors, challenging courses, and high standards, it really made my degree feel meaningful and hard-earned. The academics overall were great.
A few downsides I had: the school is very expensive, even for in-state tuition. Commuting from off-campus was stressful at times and required planning ahead to avoid traffic and construction. However, multiple campus locations around Salt Lake helped circumvent... Read More
Anne
Reviewed: 4/23/2026
Degree: Social Work
I enjoyed my experience at the University of Utah. I was engaged in a lot of extracurricular activities such as research, peer mentorship, Hinkley Institute, and others. I felt that I had a place on campus and made friends easily. The location of campus was convenient for outdoor activities and allowed me to hike and ski regularly.
Jack
Reviewed: 4/2/2026
Degree: Public Health
My school and program has been okay, but I wish there were significant changes to the structure of the program. It is incredibly disorganized, professors rarely teach new content, and the professors aren’t very transparent. This would make the program much better. I also wish we were more supported during the program - we have to seek support out ourselves.
Haley
Reviewed: 4/2/2026
Degree: Public Health
Overall, my experience at the U was valuable. I had some impactful professors (and a couple lazy ones to be fully transparent) and it was great to connect with others who had similar interests. However, it was very clear that little funding was reserved for our program. Most classes were in very old buildings, a lot of our projects had to be done with dated software. Tuition is so expensive and I found this very frustrating.
Aaron Kenna
Reviewed: 3/20/2026
Degree: Philosophy
I very much enjoyed my educational formation at the University of Utah. I studied philosophy, and in particular the philosophy of science, at Utah. The philosophy faculty was (and is) top notch. The graduate seminars were intimate and the professors were engaged and giving of their time. I didn’t have a problem finding faculty with whom to work and help curate my own budding academic career. I would highly recommend the University of Utah and especially its philosophy department.
Paige Bishop
Reviewed: 3/19/2026
Degree: Biology
The University of Utah is a great school with a great environment. The standards the institutes holds its student’s too is high and that is apparent in the studies and expectations. There are plenty of extra curricular classes to attend and further develop experiences and education. The sports teams are fun and involved and there’s a fantastic atmosphere of togetherness within the college.
Anonymous
Reviewed: 3/12/2026
Degree: Public Administration
The University of Utah provided a good selection for classes and opportunities to grow a learn. Aside from the academics, the campus has a lot of activities and extra curriculars to help you find and cater to you interests. It is located in a beautiful area with tons of outdoor recreation near by, which is a plus
Saltycitylife
Reviewed: 2/9/2026
Degree: Marketing
Overall I would say it was a great school and a great experience. I do wish they had more guidance for freshmen's to discover what majors they might like to pursue so they don't waste as much time as I did there. I had some really great professors and some that were not so great but I think that would be the case at any school
O Gruwell
Reviewed: 1/14/2026
Degree: Human Services
My university experience at the University of Utah was phenomenal! I truly enjoyed getting to know my professors, fellow students, and the resources on campus. When I began my master's degree, I was 6 months pregnant and determined to get through, but had no clue what was coming. I almost gave up multiple times, but with the support of the university programs, my professors, and the staff within my department, I was able to graduate and get my master's thesis research published in a prestigious journal.... Read More
SB
Reviewed: 12/7/2025
Degree: Electrical Engineering
University of Utah or famously known as "The U" is a great university for someone looking to study STEM subjects. The teachers are knowledgeable and got out their way to help students prosper in their respective careers. The school has a strong alumni presence all over the US.
A Utah Man Am I
Reviewed: 8/7/2025
Degree: Accounting
I attended the University of Utah for my undergraduate and graduate degrees, and overall, it was a very positive experience. The campus is beautiful year-round, especially in the fall with the mountains as a backdrop. Academically, I found the faculty to be strong in my major (accounting). Research opportunities were abundant, and I appreciated the university’s emphasis on undergraduate involvement in labs. Compared to other schools I considered—like Utah State and Utah Valley University —Utah offered... Read More
James Carlos
Reviewed: 8/19/2024
Degree: Biomedical Engineering
This university uses every opportunity to charge you more money. The parking passes this semester are $194, and its only getting more expensive. They also use every opportunity to talk about how eco-friendly they are, how they value diversity, and how they have so many resources. They are not these things. The only people that can afford to go here anymore are those that have everything paid for by their parents. Rent at the U and by the U is ridiculous. It is at least $700 a month not including... Read More
Princessk
Reviewed: 9/13/2023
Degree: Film Production
Do not make the same mistake I did PICK ANOTHER UNIVERSITY. Not only was I disappointed with the school, when I was a student but now that I am am alumni, I cannot access my student records or use any of the alumni services because my phone is too old for thier stupid, manditory, security app. I paid so much money in student loans, just so I could get locked out of everything. It's ridiculous!
John
Reviewed: 6/22/2023
Degree: Architecture
I highly recommend NOT attending the University of Utah's College of Architecture and Planning program. It is a complete mess and the only consistent thing about the college is that it is consistently inconsistent. Do to their lack of organization we have retaken several classes primarily their Building Tech class and Professional Practice class. They are very unsure of what to teach us and very little of what they have taught us is applicable to the real world. They pride themselves on their Design... Read More
Future MSW
Reviewed: 9/8/2022
Degree: MSW
The first year has better professors than second year. But the full year of “Macro” and “Reflexive” classes are absolute jokes. I wish I had done a different program focused on actual mental health care techniques. Most of the professors are abysmal. There are some gold nuggets: Landward, Gringeri, Bettman-Schaefer for DSM, O’Connor, Lundahl. I am in second year and all the new profs they hired seem like they have no idea what they’re doing. Some have no class structure and just expect an “open dialogue”... Read More
Diya Shah
Reviewed: 9/24/2019
Degree: Political Science
I got an honors degree in international studies and political science. My experience at the U was worth it because of Center for Ethnic Students Affairs, Hinckley Institute of Politics and study abroad experiences. However, due to my interest in food politics, I would definitely choose Westminster College where I am getting my masters at.
Kaela
Reviewed: 8/30/2019
Degree: Human Services
The University of Utah is a good school. There are politics involved in some of the departments, like the engineering department. I don't know much about this but my husband graduated from the EE program and spoke about this. He feels like overall it was a good EE program to attend.
My human development and family studies program had a fantastic academic advisor that really helped you figure out your plan. The teachers at UofU can lean on the liberal side especially in their teaching. However, my... Read More
If I had anything to complain about it would be parking and safety.
The parking at the school has been terrible for years. I do know they recently built a parking garage but there is minimal parking and the cost for a pass is astronomical. I do appreciate the free use of public transportation but some times it's not an option.
Safety has come into question recently because of the death of a student. However, this has been a concern for me for years because many women were sexually assaulted in the stadium parking in broad daylight. The UofU needs to take bigger steps in making their students safer.
Shane Pearson
Reviewed: 6/27/2019
Degree: School Counseling
This program has been amazing. I love how we are actually learning and implementing the requirements that we will need to do as a school counselor while we are attending school. An example of that includes the implementation of the evidence box which we used during class as one of our big project assessments. This is actually required for us as a counselor in our practice. We also were required to participate in all of the career assessments that we will be administering to our students as counselors... Read More
The professors are very knowledgeable and they also brought in guest speakers who are experts in the field and who actually have put together the programs that we will be using. Another valuable thing is that they feel it is so important to be a part of the national and state organizations that they pay for our memberships into those organizations and help us register for those organizations while we are in school. They pay for us to go to cutting edge national conferences, or professional development offerings so that we can hear the latest and most up to date conversations with peers across the country.
The cohort approach also creates a community of students that is a built in network that you will be able to work with during your two years as a student, but also in the future as we all move on to different schools in our practice. That has been very valuable in creating teamwork and networking opportunities, especially as we have a few who move on to schools as elementary counselors and are the only counselor in their school.