The University of Utah: what international applicants need

What are The University of Utah's application deadlines for 2026–27?

The University of Utah has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on December 1, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is The University of Utah's acceptance rate?

86% for students who started in fall 2024: The University of Utah admitted 23,062 of its 26,822 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does The University of Utah require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. The University of Utah requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (December 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is November 7, 2026: scores on November 20, 2026, registration by October 23, 2026 (late registration October 27, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for The University of Utah?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 590–690 in Math and 600–690 in Reading and Writing (10% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 22–29.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is The University of Utah's application fee for international students?

The University of Utah's application fee is $65 for international applicants: $10 more than the $55 US applicants pay.

Does The University of Utah accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

No. The University of Utah accepts the Common App fee waiver from US students only.

• If the fee is a real obstacle, write to the admissions office: some universities grant waivers on request.

Which English tests does The University of Utah accept?

The University of Utah doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does The University of Utah require?

The University of Utah doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does The University of Utah require the Common App personal essay?

No. The University of Utah doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does The University of Utah have?

1,591 of The University of Utah's 28,064 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 5.7%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does The University of Utah cost for international students?

The University of Utah is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $30,860 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $9,620). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $13,315. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $55,115 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source