University of Utah
The University of Utah is in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is a public institution and part of the Utah System of Higher Education. It is the flagship university of the state and offers over 100 undergraduate degree programs and two graduate degree programs. It is also a major research university with selective admissions and ranks as one of the top U.S. universities for research spending. The university was established as the University of Deseret in 1850, making it the oldest institution of higher learning in Utah. The name change occurred in 1892 before the university began rapidly expanding. The campus now spans 1,534 acres throughout the Salt Lake City area.
The University of Utah offers both undergrad and graduate degree programs. The undergrad programs include traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN. The graduate-level options include MSN, DNP, Ph.D., and BSN to Ph.D. The University of Utah is the only institution in the state to offer a Ph.D. in nursing. An associate’s degree in nursing is also available through the university. All baccalaureate and graduate degree programs are accredited by the CCNE. The traditional and accelerated BSN tracks include clinical experiences in a variety of healthcare settings throughout the region along with training at a state-of-the-art simulation learning center.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students32,800 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate90% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 44 | 185 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 7 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 8 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 25 | 65 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
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Weber State University
30 miles away |
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Utah Valley University
34 miles away |
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Utah State University
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Snow College
98 miles away |
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Idaho State University
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205 miles away |
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Colorado Mesa University
209 miles away |
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Southern Utah University
223 miles away |
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Colorado Mountain College
253 miles away |
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Dixie State University
269 miles away |
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University of Virginia-Main Campus
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 04/01/1933 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 05/01/1969 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
Admission
66%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1110 to 1350 |
| ACT | 22 to 29 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Considered but not required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $45 |
| Graduates | $55 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $216/credit | |
| In State Students | $216/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $743/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $254/credit | |
| In State Students | $254/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $895/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $9,720 | $9,720 | $33,435 |
| ADN | 70 | $15,120 | $15,120 | $52,010 |
| BSN | 125 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $92,875 |
| FNP | 50 | $12,700 | $12,700 | $44,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 85% of University of Utah's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 22% | $4,344 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $804 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 22% | $3,556 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 71% | $6,131 |
| Federal Student Loans | 30% | $7,259 |
| Private Loans | 4% | $15,803 |
$12,363
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$10,744 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,578 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$14,075 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$16,917 |
| Over $110,000$16,993 |
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Student Population
24,635
Undergrads
8,165
Graduates
15,304
Women
17,496
Men
74%
Full-time
26%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
66% |
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Hispanic |
11% |
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Non-resident alien |
7% |
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Asian |
6% |
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Two or more races |
5% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
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Black/African American |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Utah state board of nursing.
